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The Imaginarium 2026 Awards Banquet was held last evening and the winners of this year’s Imadjinn Awards, Film Festival Awards, the Michael Knost Wings Award, Arlan Andrews Sr. Science Fiction and Fantasy Challenge, Del Weston Excellence in Film Awards, and staff awards were announced! The Awards Ceremony also included the Imagination Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductions! The evening featured great live entertainment, including a dance performance from Sako Tumi and a music performance from RockPaperFox and Carl R. Moore! The Toastmaster for the evening’s ceremonies was Michael Knost. Below is the full list of 2026 award-winners and Imagination Hall of Fame Class ofRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 begins today! Come and join us for our 13th year! Walk-up Event Tickets are available at our registration and information counter, where our staff can help you with a full-weekend or single-day Event Ticket. Three days filled with great programming, guests, events, and activities! For Event Ticket information, visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/2026-event-tickets/Read More →

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The Imaginarium 2026 Digital Program is available now for download! We will continue to update the digital program with any changes, but you can get the current version here: http://www.entertheimaginarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Imaginarium2026_DigitalEdition_V6.pdf (updated 7/18) Don’t forget that Event Tickets will be available on a walk-up basis at Imaginarium 2026, at our registration/information counter. See all information on Event Tickets at https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/2026-event-tickets/Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce the 2026 Inductee Class for the Imagination Hall of Fame! The 2026 Inductees will be recognized and inducted this Saturday, July 18th, during the Imaginarium 2026 Awards Banquet! The Imagination Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have exhibited a high degree of excellence and achievement in their creative fields during the course of their careers, who embody the spirit and mission of the Imaginarium Convention, and who have demonstrated their support for other creatives, whether through teaching, mentoring, or providing developmental or professional opportunities. The members of the 2026 Inductee Class are: Hallee Bridgeman Lee Martindale (posthumous induction) JohnRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes filmmaker, screenwriter, production sound mixer, and production sound designer Tim Miller as a Spotlighted Guest! Tim’s work ranges from documentarie to indie short films, feature films and commercial work. Tim completed a doctorate degree in music composition from Indiana University in 2013 and has been helping other filmmakers craft their stories through sound for over 15 years. Tim’s sound work has been featured on Lifetime, Hulu, Amazon, Peacock and other major networks. We are honored to have Tim join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! For more information on Imaginarium 2026, visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce the addition of one new Panel and two new Workshops/Presentations to our programming! There will be over 135 panels, workshops, and events hosted in our 13th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions! The titles, presenters, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows: New Panel Added The Skeptic vs. The Believer: Navigating Paranormal Evidence: Moderator – Michael Castro. Panelists debate the most compelling pieces of “evidence” in paranormal history versus the psychological or environmental factors that explain them. New Workshops/Presentations Added Literary Agent Pitch Session withRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes filmmaker and comic creator Douglas diMonda as a Spotlighted Guest! Known for his retro-inspired approach to pop culture, sci-fi, and the horror genre, his career spans several decades across film production, comic book production and fashion photography. Most recently, he has collaborated with his best friend from childhood Adam Dubin to co-write and co-direct their first feature film, Traction Park Massacre. We are honored to have Douglas join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! For more information on Imaginarium 2026, visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Tuesday, July 7th, is the final day to get Advance Event Tickets reserved for Imaginarium 2026! The big Imaginarium 2026 weekend is less than two weeks away, and we want to give everyone a very important and timely reminder that Tuesday, July 7th, is the final day to reserve Advance Event Tickets. Advance Event Tickets save you money on the walk-up rates and provide for a faster check in when you arrive for the convention. Event Tickets will only be availably on a walk-up basis after the convention, so be sure to get yours set now. With 135+ Panels Workshops and Events, 200+ Spotlighted GuestRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes screenwriter, filmmaker, and actor Todd Padgett as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Todd 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 Todd’s individual guest page, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banner below! To register for Imaginarium 2026 with an Advance Event Ticket (available until July 7th, walk-up availability only after that date), please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/2026-event-tickets/Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and editor Drew Dennis as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Drew 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 Drew’s individual guest page, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banner below! To register for Imaginarium 2026 with an Advance Event Ticket (available until July 7th, walk-up availability only after that date), please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/2026-event-tickets/Read More →