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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and editor Herika R. Raymer, and author, editor, artist, journalist, book blogger, and poet Jen Selinsky, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Herika and Jen 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 immersive arts producer and actor Robert Thompson as a Spotlighted Guest! A fixture in Louisville theater community, Robert has starred in roles such as Coach in Ghost, John Henry in American Tales, and Xerxes in Esther The Musical. In film, he is best known for his role as the Veterinarian in the Sundance Film Festival breakout “The Art of Self Defense.” Robert is also the founder of The Alchemy Framework; designed to help leaders and artist transform challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth. We are honored to have Robert join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and musician Brick Marlin, and author Jason Tanamor, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Brick and Jason 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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The menu for the Imaginarium 2026 Awards Banquet has been announced, and Dinner Tickets are available for reservation on a first-come, first-serve basis! The Imaginarium 2026 Awards Banquet will take place on the evening of Saturday, July 18, 2026 and will feature an array of awards presentations, including the Imadjinn Awards, the Imaginarium 2026 Independent Film Festival Awards, the Michael Knost Wings Award, the Del Weston Excellence in Film Awards, staff awards, and the induction of new members of the Imagination Hall of Fame, in addition to several live entertainment performances . The menu for the Imaginarium 2026 Awards Banquet is as follows, with aRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author Marian Gosling and author Stephanie Houtchen as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Marian and Stephanie 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 award-winning author, filmmaker, screenwriter, playwright, and podcaster Amy Leigh McCorkle as a Spotlighted Guest! The winner of numerous film and writing awards and one half of Healing Hands Entertainment, Amy is the author of the international  #1 Amazon Bestseller Letters to Daniel, and is a 15-time Amazon top 100 bestseller. She has been published over 30 times and has directed over 40 films. Amy is also the host of the Recovery Unplugged podcast. She has signed a two-picture deal with Fish4Him Entertainment, and is partnering with NAMI of Louisville on the documentary Hope Reimagined: One Woman’s Journey Overcoming Stigma. We areRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning artist, poet, filmmaker, actor, and podcaster Jayson William Allen as a Spotlighted Guest! A professional musician for over 25 years, Jayson has founded and performed as the front-man for several bands such as Poetry of the Dead, releasing 8 albums, with new projects currently in development that are expected to be released under ARC Music Group. Jayson has also been a working actor since 2011 and participated in many capacities with independent film and music video projects, several of them garnering awards. Jayson is one of the founders of the award-winning Hallowed Hills Entertainment, a media production company based inRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, editor, screenwriter, filmmaker, and actor Robert “Hollywood” Gobelet, and author Heather Dawn Torres, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Robert and Heather 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 award-winning author, editor, publisher, artist, cosplayer, and game designer Renmeleon as a Spotlighted Guest! Under the name Renmeleon, Ana Maria Selvaggio has been a working creative since 1986. With a passion for writing, she has worked in and around the publishing industry since the mid-90s as a book designer, editor, and cover artist! Renmeleon is the founder of Dragonfly Press, the editor-in-chief of Kraft Paper Muse Magazine, and she is also the owner of Two Crows Market, a series of annual, mid-range juried art shows. She holds a Masters in Creative Writing, specializing in screenwriting for gaming, film, animation, and television,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, artist, and cosplayer Chad Elliott, and author, editor, and poet Christina Marrocco, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Chad and Christina 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 →