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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, publicist, and podcaster Dan Klefstad as a Spotlighted Guest! The author of the novel Fiona’s Guardians and DIY Book Promo, Dan is also a publicist for writers and the co-host of the vampire-themed podcast Vamp Chat With Dan & Eva, a podcast that has featured such notable guests like NYT bestselling author P.C. Cast, Three-time Oscar award-winning makeup artist Ve Neil, and author Dacre Stoker! Fiona’s Guardians, the first of a series, was adapted by the all-professional acting company, Artists’ Ensemble Theater, for their Mysterious Journey podcast! We are honored to have Dan join us for our 13th year, takingRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, artist, and poet Darlene Franklin Campbell, and author and literary agent Ritu Anand, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Darlene and Ritu 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 Andrea Jones, and author, editor, and publisher Stephen H. Provost, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Andrea and Stephen 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, screenwriter, filmmaker, and podcaster James Sabata as a Spotlighted Guest! A multi-award winner, James is the author of several novels, short stories, and screenplays in the horror/dark fiction genres. James is the founder and director of Spirited Giving, a pop-up horror-themed fundraiser helping local communities. James was also a co-host of TheNecronomi.Com, a popular weekly podcast analyzing horror films as social commentary that had over one million downloads. We are honored to have James join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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We would like to express our gratitude to Lee Pennington for becoming an Imaginarium 2026 Individual Patron! The support of our Individual Patrons help us to develop, grow, and make new additions to the Imaginarium Convention, and help us advance our mission “to foster and inspire imagination, one creative at a time. Create and make your world everything you imagine it to be.” If you would like support our mission and join our group of Imaginarium 2025 Individual Patrons, please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/become-an-imaginarium-2026-individual-patron/Read More →

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The Call for Entries in the Imaginarium 2026 Independent Film Festival, our 13th year, taking place July 17-19, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky, is now open! Early entry discounts are available until September 20th! Filmmakers and Screenwriters can submit feature films, short films, documentaries, web series, music videos, and screenplays through Film Freeway! Screenplays can also be submitted through the ISA! (The International Screenwriters’ Association) The Imaginarium 2026 Film Festival features a wide array of awards, so be sure to read through everything that will be awarded next summer! All awards are juried and will presented live at our 2026 Awards Banquet, taking place on Saturday,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce that big savings are now available through Early Bird Discounts for Expo Spaces and Full-Weekend Advance Event Tickets! Panelist Applications are now open, and sponsorships are now available too! Imaginarium 2026, our 13th year, will be taking place July 17-19 of 2026! The Early Bird Discounts are only available through September 15th, and only 20 spaces in the Main Expo Hall and 20 spaces in Creatives Alley are being made available at the discount, so be sure to reserve now to take advantage of the savings! Here are direct links to further information 2026 Advance Event Ticket Link 2026Read More →

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We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our Attendees, Guests, Panelists, Vendors, Volunteers, and Entertainers for making Imaginarium 2025 the best Imaginarium yet. It was a fantastic weekend filled with great programming, events, and activities, and everyone that participated made this unique and special weekend possible. We are already working hard on Imaginarium 2026 and looking forward to doing everything we can to support storytellers and creatives of all genres!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2025 Awards Announced! Including the Imadjinn Awards, Film Festival Awards, Imagination Hall of Fame Inductions, Michael Knost Wings Award, and Del Weston Excellence in Film Awards! The Imaginarium 2025 Awards Banquet was held last evening, where the winners of this year’s Imadjinn Awards, Film Festival Awards, the Michael Knost Wings Award, Del Weston Excellence in Film Awards, and staff awards were announced! The Awards Ceremony also included the Imagination Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductions! The evening featured great live entertainment, including a singing performance from Herschel Zahnd and a dance performance from Sako Tumi! The Toastmaster for the evening’s ceremonies was MichaelRead More →

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Imaginarium 2025, our 12th year, begins today! Come down and join us and explore all the great programming, events, and activities, and meet great guests from across the creative world! Single-day and Full-Weekend Event Tickets are available on site at the Holiday Inn Louisville East. When you arrive, just come to our registration/information counter and our staff will assist you in getting the Event Tickets you want. Browse our schedules and previews, plan your Imaginarium 2025 weekend, and never forget that Your Imagination is the Foundation!Read More →