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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker Tory Jones as a Spotlighted Guest! Tory Jones is the founder of Jonestown Films, based in Kentucky, and his professional career launched with the inception of his 2016 underground horror hit “The Wicked One.” Since then, Tory has directed seven film projects that can be found on most streaming platforms, with several more in development. We are excited to have Tory 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 →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes artist, musician, filmmaker, podcaster, poet, and actor Jayson William Allen as a Spotlighted Guest! A professional musician for over 23 years, Jayson has fronted three successful heavy metal/hard rock acts and released eight albums, with his most recent work under ARC Music Group. Jayson will be performing live at Imaginarium 2023! A working actor since 2011 with starring, co-starring, and supporting acting roles in independent films, he has also worked behind the scenes as crew in many film productions. His credits include sound design on location, post audio, and score writing! Jayson is also a painter, photographer, and digital designer. WeRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes ML McIntosh, Nathan Day, Brady Allen, and Gregory W. Brock 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 →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning author, filmmaker, screenwriter, playwright, and podcaster Amy Leigh McCorkle as a Spotlighted Guest! With over 30 published works, and having directed close to 30 film projects, Amy’s work has been recognized with well over 100 film and literary awards in her career. One half of Healing Hands Entertainment, Amy is also the host of the Recovery Unplugged Live podcast. Currently, she has 6 films in various stages of development, pre-production and production, including talks of a Letters to Daniel remake in India! We are excited to have Amy join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 inRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker and fine art photographer Antonio Pantoja as a Spotlighted Guest! Antonio’s first feature film , “One Must Fall,” secured an international and domestic distribution deal, while garnering over 130 awards during its festival run! Antonio’s photography work has been featured on the covers of dozens of magazines, and overall his film and photography work has been recognized with over 200 awards! We are honored to have Antonio 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 →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, publisher, game designer, author, and comic creator Demetrius Witherspoon as a Spotlighted Guest! Demetrius is the creator of the award-winning, Sci-Fi franchise, Submerge Universe! The Submerge Universe encompasses five award-winning short films, an animated TV pilot, comic books, a novel, a collectible card game, action figures, apparel, and much more. Currently, a feature film animated spin-off series, and a documentary are in development! The franchise has featured many well-known talents such as actor Bishop Stevens from Walking Dead, Chicago P.D., and Girl on the Third Floor (Netflix), and actress Katy O’Brian from Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Seasons 2Read More →