The Call for Entries in the Imaginarium 2025 Independent Film Festival, our 12th year, taking place July 18-20, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky, is now open! Early entry discounts are available until October 11th! 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 2025 Film Festival features a wide array of domestic and international awards, so be sure to read through all of the awards that will be a part of Imaginarium 2025! All awards are juried and will presented live atRead More →

Imaginarium 2025, our 12th year, will be taking place July 18-20, 2025 at the Holiday Inn Louisville East in Louisville, Kentucky! Attendees can expect more guests, programming, and activities than ever before! A special early discount period is now open for Event Tickets and Expo Spaces, offering great savings for early registration! Guest Applications are also now open for those wishing to apply for consideration as Panelists or Spotlighted Guests, and Official Imaginarium 2025 Sponsorships are now available too! Many big announcements coming very soon, but in the meantime, don’t miss out on the great savings for Event Tickets and Expo Spaces! Early Discounts forRead More →

The Imaginarium 2024 Awards Banquet was held last evening, where the winners of this year’s Imadjinn Awards, Film Festival Awards, the Michael Knost Wings Award, and other recognitions were announced! The Imagination Hall of Fame was also announced, along with revealing 8 members of the inaugural inductee class who will be formally inducted at Imaginarium 2025! The evening featured great entertainment from John B. Pyka, Sako Tumi, and Bette Lamb. Toastmaster Michael Knost presided over the evening, with awards handed out by Wayne Pederson. Below is the full list of award-winners for 2024! Congratulations to all who were recognized and celebrated at this year’s AwardsRead More →

Imaginarium 2024 is proud to announce the 2024 Screenplay Finalists! The following Finalists will be juried for the determination of awards, with these screenplay awards recognized both in the Film Festival and also as Imadjinn Awards. Awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet on the evening of Saturday, July 20th! Long Format Screenplay Finalists All Out There – Shawn Donovan and Roni Weissman Belief – Susan Kelejian Cessation – Thomas Moore Companion – Dwan L. Hearn Letters to Matthew – Amy Leigh McCorkle and Melissa Goodman Listen -Jeffrey Howe Past Transgressions – Steve Ferris Powers and Glory – P James Norris Tell It OnRead More →

Imaginarium 2024 is proud to announce seven new Official Selections in this summer’s film festival! The following Official Selections will be screened at Imaginarium 2024 and juried for the determination of Film Festival Awards, to be presented at the Awards Banquet on the evening of July 20th! Inspiration. The Hour of Diluculum Feature Film Director: Albert Rizzo The Imposters Feature Film Director: Nicholas Winter His Name Is Ray Documentary Director: Michael Del Monte Have a Good Day Short Film Director: Lisa Soper Emily’s Mountain Short Film Director: Tal Somech Illuminagents: The Musical Episode Web Series Director: Herman Wang Smile Library Web Series Bernardo Bibancos ToRead More →

Imaginarium 2024 is proud to announce five new Official Selections in this summer’s film festival! The following Official Selections will be screened at Imaginarium 2024 and juried for the determination of Film Festival Awards, to be presented at the Awards Banquet on the evening of July 20th! Carrots for Conrad Short Film Director: Jared Kunish Enter the Room Short Film Director: Harry Waldman Pollo Loco Short Film Director: Derek Bauder Un Homme and a Lady Short Film Director: Mitch Yapko What Ever Happened to Jonny Faith Short Film Director: Benjamin Pollack To see our full list of Official Selections, visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/2024-film-festival-official-selections/Read More →

Imaginarium 2024 proudly welcomes filmmaker William R.A. Rush as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, William will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 11th year this July 19-21 in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore his individual guest page, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banner below!Read More →

Imaginarium 2024 proudly welcomes screenwriter, podcaster, filmmaker, and actor Deaton Gabbard as an Official Panelist! As a Panelist, Deaton will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 11th year this July 19-21 in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore his individual guest page, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banner below!Read More →

Late Deadline for Imaginarium 2024 Film Festival Entries is this Friday, May 31st! Get your entries in for the Imaginarium 2024 Independent Film Festival! Friday is the last day for Filmmakers and Screenwriters to submit feature films, short films, documentaries, web series, music videos, and screenplays for Imaginarium 2024! Our late deadline is May 31st, and we always keep a portion of Official Selection slots open for consideration of Late Deadline entries! Imaginarium 2024 features an exciting expansion in our areas of recognition for filmmakers and screenwriters, so be sure to read through all of the awards that will be a part of Imaginarium 2024!Read More →

Imaginarium 2024 is proud to announce 15 new Official Selections in this summer’s film festival! Selections will continue to be announced throughout May, with a portion of screening slots left open for consideration of entries on our May 31st Late Deadline. The following 15 Official Selections will be screened at Imaginarium 2024 and juried for the determination of Film Festival Awards. Group Feature Film William R.A. Rush A Theatre Near You Documentary Director: David W. King All I Ever Wanted Documentary Director: Carlos P Beltran Beyond The Shoreline: Channel of Bones Documentary Director: Herschel Zahnd Rising Wings Documentary Director: Harun Kazaz The History of NursingRead More →