Kevin Grevioux.
The voice — and the mind —
behind Underworld.
Kevin Grevioux is an actor, screenwriter, comic book creator, and producer whose work has shaped modern genre cinema. He is best known as the co-creator and a lead actor in the global Underworld franchise — a saga of vampires and lycans spanning more than two decades and five feature films grossing over half a billion dollars worldwide.
His on-screen and behind-the-pen work extends across I, Frankenstein, Zoom, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Planet of the Apes, and television including Star Trek: Voyager and Stargate SG-1. He is the founder of Astounding Studios, a creator-owned comic and graphic novel imprint developing original genre IP for adaptation.
What the weekend looks like.
- Friday Oct 23 · VIP Lobby Mixer — informal welcome with our inaugural filmmakers, sponsors, and Lumina partners
- Saturday Oct 24 · Moderated Q&A — 45 minutes on creating Underworld, building Astounding Studios, and the future of genre storytelling
- Saturday Oct 24 · Lumina Excellence in Cinema Award — Kevin receives the inaugural award in a evening on-stage presentation
- Both days · Autograph & comic book signing — one dedicated lobby hour each day; comic books and merchandise available
A voice that built a world —
opens our first one.
Lumina’s inaugural year deserves a guest whose work shaped the genre we’re honoring. Kevin Grevioux didn’t just act in horror — he wrote it, world-built it, and turned it into a franchise that defined a generation of dark fantasy. Anchoring Reel Fear with Kevin means the festival’s debut chapter opens with a creator who knows exactly what it takes to make horror that lasts.
Reel Pulse and Reel Wonder featured guests — coming Summer 2026.
Each of Lumina’s three chapters carries its own featured guest. Reel Pulse (November) and Reel Wonder (December) guest announcements are scheduled for July and August 2026, respectively. Sign up for press alerts via our partnerships address to receive embargoed details.
Submit your film. Share the room with Kevin.
Submissions are open now. Early Bird closes June 30 · Regular Deadline July 31 · Late Deadline August 31 · Final close September 20.
