I think, therefore I write.
K.E. Lanning (Karen) is a screenwriter and author born in Houston, Texas. As a screenwriter, Lanning writes in both the drama and sci-fi political drama genres, creating award-winning screenplays. As a novelist, Lanning writes both literary fiction and sci-fi political drama. Lanning is a member of the Virginia Screenwriters Forum, Women in Film & Video, and James River Writers.
  • Writer (7 Credits)
    A Spider Sat Beside Her
    Screenplay, Television Script
    In the Wilderness
    Short Script
    PITCH DECK for A Spider Sat Beside Her - Season 1 MELT SERIES
    Other
    The Caretaker
    Short Script
    The Light of the Sun
    Screenplay
    The Sting of the Bee
    Screenplay
    Where the Sky Meets the Earth
    Screenplay, Television Script
Official Selection
Where the Sky Meets the Earth
Berlin International Screenwriting Festival
Berlin, Germany
2025
Quarter-finalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her
Dallas International Film Festival
Dallas, TX
2025
Semi-finalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her
29th Annual Fade In Awards TV Pilot/Web Series Competition
Los Angeles, CA
2025
Quarterfinalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her
Outstanding Screenplays TV Pilot Competition
2025
WINNER
The Caretaker
2024 WINNER LA Film & Documentary Awards
Los Angeles
2024
Quarter-finalist
The Caretaker
PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
Los Angeles, CA
2024
WINNER
Where the Sky Meets the Earth
2024 WINNER LA Film & Documentary Awards
Los Angeles
2024
Semi-finalist
Where the Sky Meets the Earth
Vail Film Festival
Vail, Colorado
2024
Honorable Mention
Where the Sky Meets the Earth
Finish Line Script Competition
Los Angeles, California
2024
Semi-finalist
Where the Sky Meets the Earth
Richmond International Film Festival
Richmond, VA
2024
Semi-finalist
Where the Sky Meets the Earth
28th Annual Fade In Awards for TV Pilot/Web Series Competition
United States
2024
Top Finalist
In the Wilderness
Richmond International Film Festival
Richmond, VA
2024
Honorable Mention
A Spider Sat Beside Her
Finish Line Script Competition
Los Angeles, CA
2024
Second Rounder in the Drama Teleplay Pilot category
A Spider Sat Beside Her
Austin Film Festival
Austin, TX
2024
Quarter-finalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her
Reel Harmony Film and Script Festival
London, UK
2024
Semi-finalist
In the Wilderness
Vail Film Festival
Vail, Colorado
2023
Quarter-finalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her
Atlanta International Screenplay Awards
Atlanta, GA
2023
Third Place Finalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her
Williamsburg International Film Festival
Williamsburg, VA
2023
Second Rounder in the Drama Teleplay Pilot category
A Spider Sat Beside Her
Austin Film Festival
Austin
2023
Best TV Pilot DRAMA
A Spider Sat Beside Her
New York Screenwriting Awards
New York
2023
Quarterfinalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her
Scriptation Showcase
United States
Nickname
Karen
Birth City
Houston
Current City
Lexington
Hometown
Friendswood
I think, therefore I write.
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