Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, musician, actor, and podcaster Sean Burton Saunders as a Spotlighted Guest! The founder of Creative Motion Studios, Sean has helped produce or distribute over 50 productions! Sean is also the host of Ville TV Live, in addition to a brand new show coming soon, called “Cooking Kentucky,” that will be featured on the Renegade Network and have mass distribution throughout the Streaming networks! He also works as a Tactical advisor/Armorer and Supplier! We are excited to have Sean join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the ImaginariumRead More →

Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning artist and SFX artist Steve-o Shephard as a Spotlighted Guest! Steve-o’s work has been featured in magazines, TV shows, and numerous conventions across the United States! Competing in a multitude of body paint & fx makeup competitions, with 311 wins, Steve-o has had over 400+ published shoots, served as makeup director for 20+ films, and also been a set designer & makeup artist on 40+ productions. Steve-o’s expertise includes latex, foam latex, silicone, prosthetic application, sculpting 3D design, prothesis molding, and prop design, and he specializes in airbrush make-up application and art! We are thrilled to have Steve-o join usRead More →

Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker and video marketing expert Josiah Stendel as a Spotlighted Guest! Josiah has spent the last decade on breakout television hits like The Chosen, commercials for Fortune 500 brands, and some of the highest-performing YouTube channels of all time. His viral successes total over a billion views and have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and many others. We are honored to have Josiah join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Nick Steverson and Kathlene Ashcraft as Official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, musician, cosplayer, and artist Herschel Zahnd as a Spotlighted Guest! A highly acclaimed director, cinematographer, producer, and editor, Herschel owns a production company, Renegade Art Productions, that has produced hundreds of commercials, music videos, short films, documentaries, and TV pilots worldwide. Hershel also has over two decades of performance in the theater, films, TV, commercials and in music, and he has been seen on stages in Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, and New York City! He dedicates much of his free time to the cosplay and prop-making that he uses to visit children in hospitals, charityRead More →

Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Melissa Olthoff, Melissa Goodman, and Nic Plume as Panelists! As Official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, and stand-up comedian David Wate as a Spotlighted Guest! David has produced or appeared in numerous film, TV, and music video projects over the course of a nine year career in the entertainment industry. David has also been featured in numerous live events with his stand-up comedy performances. A multi-faceted creative, David has a wide range of experience and knowledge that will be a wonderful addition to the independent film programming conducted at Imaginarium 2023! We are excited to have David join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For furtherRead More →

Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning actor, director, and screenwriter Silvio Wolf Busch as a Spotlighted Guest! Silvio has over two decades of professional experience in film and stage, and he has worked alongside and opposite numerous industy names such as Adam Driver, Kiefer Sutherland, Kelly McGillis, James Spader, Willem Dafoe, Charlize Theron, and many others! Silvio’s great versatility comes from applying his comprehensive life experience including his military background, involvement in adventure sports, lifelong immersion in equestrian culture, and all of his creative endeavors! Silvio will also be presenting a special, extensive workshop on Firearm Tactics and Safety on Film Sets at Imaginarium 2023 thisRead More →

Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Ethan Avery, Megan Redmon, Dan R. Arman, and Mary R. Arman as Panelists! As Official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning author, poet, filmmaker, and playwright Lee Pennington as a Spotlighted Guest! Named Poet Laureate by the State of Kentucky, a lifetime appointment, Lee is the author of 23 books, has had nine plays produced, and over 1300 of his poems have been published in more than 300 magazines! A world-traveler, Lee also has produced 21 documentary films on a variety of subjects. In 2013, the University of Louisville opened the Lee and Joy Pennington Cultural Heritage Gallery, named after Lee and his late wife that will house all of Lee’s writings, films, and many artifacts he’s collected traveling around theRead More →