Karen Lam is a Canadian director, writer and producer. She is known for the horror film Evangeline (2013).[1]
Karen Lam | |
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Born | Brandon, Manitoba |
Occupation | Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter |
Years active | 2000–present |
Website | http://karenlamfilms.com/ |
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]
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]
Year | Title | Role | Awards and nominations | Notes | Ref. |
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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 |
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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 | Director, writer, producer | Best BC Film, 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival | [10] |