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Imaginarium 2022 proudly welcomes award-winning author, editor, publisher, screenwriter, comic creator, filmmaker, and podcaster James Sabata as a Spotlighted Guest! A multi-faceted creative talent, James has four novels, two novellas, and several screenplays, in addition to being the co-host of TheNecronomi.Com podcast. James has his first feature film set for release in late 2022. Always willing to share his expertise in several creative areas with others, James is an outstanding panelist and workshop presenter. We are excited to have James join us for our 9th year convention, taking place July 8-10, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes Jonathan Zarantonello as a Spotlighted Guest in our virtual event! An award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and author from Italy, Jonathan is the writer/director of “The Butterfly Room” and “UncuT,” both based on his novels. The movies were featured at international film festivals, such as Tribeca and Locarno, their trailers on YouTube received four million views, and they were theatrically distributed in the United States, Italy, Russia and other territories. With Jonathan’s expertise in filmmaking, screenwriting, and production, he is going to be a great addition to the Imaginarium 2021 panel and workshop programming! We are excited to have him join us thisRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter Antonio Pantoja as a Spotlighted Guest in our in-person and virtual events! To date, Antonio has won over 200 awards in filmmaking and photography, with his work landing on the covers of dozens of magazines. His feature film debut as a writer/director secured international distribution and a domestic deal with Gravitas Ventures! With Antonio’s inspirational creative journey, exceptional skillsets and knowledge in visual media and filmmaking, and passion for teaching, he will be a tremendous addition to Imaginarium 2021’s extensive panel and workshop programming! Don’t miss our 8th year as a convention for creatives of all genresRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes filmmaker, actor, and broadcaster Sean Burton Saunders as a Spotlighted Guest in both the in-person and virtual events! Sean is the producer of the online episodic series Der Vertrag starring Vernon Wells, and he has acted in numerous television and film productions. Sean is also the founder of Ville CEO/Founder for Ville TV Network and President of Creative Motion Studios, which is the main production house for several regional production companies. With Sean’s experience and knowledge in broadcasting, production, acting, and visual media, he will be a great addition to Imaginarium 2021’s extensive panel and workshop programming. We are excited toRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes filmmaker, actor, and comedian David Wate! A multi-talented creative both in front of the camera and behind it, and in live performance, David has been involved in numerous productions and live events during his seven year career in the entertainment industry. With his knowledge and experience in production and performance in multiple mediums, David will bring great insights and advice to our extensive panel and workshop programming. We are excited to have him joining us this July! Don’t miss our 8th year as a convention for creatives of all genres and their fans, now with both virtual and in-person events toRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes artist, musician, filmmaker, actor, and poet Jayson William Allen as a Spotlighted Guest in both the virtual and in-person events! A multi-faceted creative talent with extensive credits in the music, film, and art worlds, Jayson will also be giving a special musical performance during a multi-artist concert on the opening evening of the Imaginarium 2021 weekend on Friday, July 9th! With Jayson’s range of skillsets in art, music, and film, he will be a wonderful addition to our panel and workshop programming, and we are excited to have him with us this summer! Don’t miss our 8th year as a conventionRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes award-winning author, filmmaker, poet, and playwright Lee Pennington as a Spotlighted Guest in our in-person event! A two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee for his poetry, Lee has written 23 books, had over 1300 poems published in over 300 magazines in America and abroad, and has had nine of his plays produced, along with thousands of articles and short stories published in everything from Playgirl to Mountain Life and Work. Through his video production company, JoLe Productions , Lee, along with his late wife, Joy, produced 21 documentaries. From the craft of writing to poetry, playwriting, and documentary filmmaking, Lee is a tremendousRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes ward-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and artist Herschel Zahnd as a Spotlighted Guest! With over a two decade career on both sides of the camera, Herschel has a production company, Renegade Art Productions, LLC, that has produced, hundreds of commercials, music videos, short films, documentaries, and TV pilots all over the world. Herschel has worked with brands such as Bravo TV, TLC, Time Magazine, Woodford Reserve, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Forbes Magazine, and many more. With his extensive expertise in both production and performance, Herschel is going to be an incredible addition to Imaginarium 2021’s extensive programming, and we are excited to haveRead More →

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Imaginarium 2021 congratulates the first group of official selections for our 8th Annual Imaginarium Convention Independent Film Festival! All of these selections are eligible for awards and will be screened during the Imaginarium 2021 weekend in both our virtual and physical events! More selections will be announced in the coming days, and our late deadline via FilmFreeway is still open until June 5 at: www.filmfreeway.com/Imaginariumconvention First Group of Imaginarium 2021 Independent Film Festival Official Selections Heart of the City Director: Josh Ickes LOCKDOWN: The Emotional Impact of COVID-19 and Quarantine Director: Robert Messinger What Lies Ahead Directors: Rena MacMonegle & Ronnie Cleary The Basement Director:Read More →

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Imaginarium 2021 proudly welcomes award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist Stephen Lackey as a Spotlighted Guest in our virtual event! The producer and director of a wide variety of documentaries and narrative short films, Stephen has also covered pop culture for the likes of Cinescape Magazine, Geeks of Doom, TV Verdict, and The Documentary Channel! With his extensive experience in independent film, journalism, and podcasting, Stephen Lackey is going to be a fantastic addition to Imaginarium 2021’s panel and workshop programming! Don’t miss our 8th year as a convention for creatives of all genres and their fans, now with both virtual and in-person events to giveRead More →