Karen Lam

Karen Lam is a Canadian director, writer and producer. She is known for the horror film Evangeline (2013).[1]

Karen Lam
Born
Brandon, Manitoba
OccupationFilm director, Film producer, Screenwriter
Years active2000 - present
Websitehttp://karenlamfilms.com/

Life and career

Karen Lam grew up in Brandon, Manitoba. Lam's father, a professor, would show his daughter horror films that she cites as an influence for her work. Lam also lists Gothic literature and Asian horror films as influences.[2]

After receiving a law degree from the University of British Columbia, Lam began working at BC Film. From there she started producing films which lead to writing and directing.[3] Lam's first featured-length film was Stained (2010), a thriller starring Tinsel Korey. A year later the horror revenge short Doll Parts (2011) was released and distributed, which Lam credits for paving the way for Stained to get viewership in the United States.[4]

Evangeline
Main article: Evangeline (2013 film)

Karen Lam wrote and directed Evangeline, a revenge horror film based on the Pickton murders, and the Highway of Tears murders in British Columbia, as well as violence against women in general.[2] It stars Kat de Lieva as a university student seeking revenge against those who beat her.[1] At the 2013 Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival the film won Best Cinematography, and for Lam, Best Director.[5]

Filmography
Year Title Role Awards and nominations Notes Ref.
2007 The Cabinet Director, writer Short Film [6]
2010 Stained Director, writer First feature film [4]
2011 Doll Parts Director, writer Short Film [6]
2013 Evangeline Director, writer Blood in the Snow Film Festival Award for Best Director
Nominated for Toronto Female Eye Film Festival Jury Award for Best Canadian Feature		 [5][7]
2015 Chiral Director, writer Blood in the Snow Film Festival Award for Best Short Film Short Film [8]
2017 7 from Etheria Co-Director Short Film Showcase [9]
2020 The Curse of Willow Song Best BC Film, 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival [10]

References
  1. Furminger, Sabrina (October 29, 2014). "Director Karen Lam directs anger into 'Evangeline'". Vancouver Courier. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  2. Roberta Stanley (2013-06-01). "Q&A with Karen Lam". Vancouver Magazine. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  3. Warner, Andrea (March 7, 2012). "Karen Lam rattles bones - and loves it". WE Vancouver (March 8, 2012): 6. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  4. Spiderbaby, Lianne (February 2012). "Karen Lam: Filmmaker of Many PARTS". Fangoria (310): 81. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  5. "2013 Blood in the Snow Film Festival". Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  6. "See How They Work: Vancouver horror filmmaker Karen Lam". February 20, 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  7. Barnard, Linda (June 13, 2014). "Horror films showcased at Female Eye Film Festival". thestar.com. Toronto Star. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  8. Alexander, Chris (December 2, 2015). "Canadian Horror Fest BLOOD IN THE SNOW Announces Winners". ComingSoon.net. Evolve Media. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  9. Boiselle, Matt (August 7, 2017). "Interview With 7 From Etheria Director Karen Lam". Dread Central. Dread Central Media. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  10. Dana Gee, "Genre-loving director is back with some good, creepy fare for this year's VIFF". Vancouver Sun, September 25, 2020.
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