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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes actor, screenwriter, filmmaker, podcaster, and author Santiago Cirilo as a Spotlighted Guest! Many will recognize Santiago from some very popular roles he has performed in major TV series such as The Walking Dead and Nashville! Santiago is also a Podcaster for HiYah Nation, healing mental health with motivation and humor through entertainment. Santiago also starred as a paranormal investigator for the TV show 24 hours in Hell: A Paranormal Journey Through Hell House. In the past, Santiago had a highly successful career at world-renowned Gibson Guitars that saw him become the only builder for Chet Akins guitars, in addition to buildingRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, filmmaker, podcaster, and screenwriter Dwan L. Hearn, and author, publisher, and book blogger Lynda Rees, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Dwan and Lynda will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 13th year, July 17-19, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes artist, actor, podcaster, and paranormal researcher Rachel DeMicco as a Spotlighted Guest! A co-founder of Sinister Sisters Paranormal, Rachel is a paranormal investigator, researcher, speaker, and frequent guest on podcasts and at conventions. With many contributions to research in the paranormal field, her work has been featured in numerous publications and conferences. She weaves in psychological and parapsychological frameworks – Stone Tape Theory, Place Memory, Stigma Theory – to lend structure to the strange and shape to the unseen. We are honored to have Rachel join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! ForRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author N.V. Haskell, and author and poet W.B.J. Williams, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, N.V. and W.B.J. will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 13th year, July 17-19, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes distribution and production executive Roxanne Warren as a Spotlighted Guest! Roxanne Warren is the Director of Sales and Client Experience at GreenApple Entertainment. With over a decade of experience guiding complex, cross-functional film initiatives, she oversees GreenApple’s development slate from concept to global delivery. Her work spans content pipeline management, distribution strategy, and international localization. Roxanne works closely with filmmakers and platforms to shape bold ideas into compelling stories that connect across cultures and markets. We are honored to have Roxanne join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on theRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes filmmaker, author, paranormal investigator, and historian Paula Kelly, and author, filmmaker, musician, and actor Gavin Kelly, as Spotlighted Guests! The founders of Phantasmic Ghosthunters, Gavin and Paula Kelly launched the Shadows Entertainment Group in 2015, a production company dedicated to creating and producing made-for-TV paranormal shows. Their hit series Paranormal Journey into the Unknown streams on Amazon, while Truth or Legends in Your Hometown airs on ParaFlixx. Gavin, who is also a country music artist, and Paula are also authors. Gavin has authored four books: The Ghosts We Make and Ghost Hunting: Sensationalism in Social Media, So You Want To BeRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning actor, voice actor, and puppeteer Nate Begle as a Spotlighted Guest! With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Nate is a trained stage, film, and television actor and puppeteer, who has worked with industry giants like The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Street, Universal Studios, and The Walt Disney Company! The owner of Begle Booth Studios, a recording studio specializing in audio production for film, television, and all digital platforms, Nate has a diverse portfolio featuring national commercials for beloved brands like Taco Bell, Verizon, and Xbox, as well as numerous animation, video game, and English dubbing projects.Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, actor, and poet Kimberly Hoffman, , and author D. Mark Haynes, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Kimberly and D .Mark will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 13th year, July 17-19, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and editor Kelly Ferguson, and author, editor, and publisher Marian Allen, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Kelly and Marian will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 13th year, July 17-19, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce that the discounted room block at the Holiday Inn Louisville East is now open for reservations! Stay on site for the best Imaginarium experience next summer for our 13th year! The rate for 2026 is unchanged from last year, at just $129.95 for double bed or king-size rooms! The direct registration link for the Imaginarium 2026 Room Block is: Imaginarium 2026 Room Reservation LinkRead More →