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Karen Lam
Born
Brandon, Manitoba
Occupation Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter
Years active 2000–present

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

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.

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. 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.

Evangeline

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. It stars Kat de Lieva as a university student seeking revenge against those who beat her. At the 2013 Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival the film won Best Cinematography, and for Lam, Best Director.

Armageddon Road

..... It stars Natalie Grace, Willie Aames, Brian McCaig, April Telek, and Landon Liboiron. The film uses a combination of LED volume walls and miniature sets created by Gary Young.

Filmography

Year Title Role Awards and nominations Notes Ref.
2007 The Cabinet Director, writer Short Film
2010 Stained Director, writer First feature film
2011 Doll Parts Director, writer Short Film
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
2015 Chiral Director, writer Blood in the Snow Film Festival Award for Best Short Film Short Film
2017 7 from Etheria Co-Director Short Film Showcase
2020 The Curse of Willow Song Director, writer, producer Best BC Film, 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival
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