K.E. Lanning

I think, therefore I write.

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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 (9 Credits)
A Spider Sat Beside Her
Screenplay
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script
Television Script
By Heaven and Hell
Screenplay
In the Wilderness
Short Script
South Lands
Screenplay
South Lands - Pilot
Television Script
The Caretaker
Short Script
The Light of the Sun
Screenplay
Where the Sky Meets the Earth
Television Script

Semi-finalist
South Lands - Pilot

Outstanding TV Pilot Competition
Los Angeles, CA

2026

Finalist
South Lands - Pilot

Vail Film Festival
Vail, Colorado

2025

Quarterfinalist
South Lands - Pilot

Filmmatic Sci-fi/Fantasy Awards
Los Angeles, CA

2025

Bronze Finalist
South Lands - Pilot

WILLiFEST Bronze Finalist
Williamsburg, VA

2025

Quarter-finalist
South Lands - Pilot

PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
Los Angeles, CA

2025

Grand Prize
South Lands - Pilot

Fade In Awards 29th Sci-Fi Competition
Los Angeles, CA

2025

Quarter-finalist
The Caretaker

Richmond International Film Festival
Richmond, VA

2025

Quarter-finalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script

Dallas International Film Festival
Dallas, TX

2025

Semi-finalist
Where the Sky Meets the Earth

Austin Film Festival
Austin, TX

2025

Semi-finalist
Where the Sky Meets the Earth

30th Annual Fade In Awards for Drama Competition
Los Angeles, CA

2025

Official Selection
Where the Sky Meets the Earth

Berlin International Screenwriting Festival
Berlin, Germany

2025

Semi-finalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script

29th Annual Fade In Awards TV Pilot/Web Series Competition
Los Angeles, CA

2025

Quarterfinalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script

Outstanding Screenplays TV Pilot Competition

2025

Top Finalist
In the Wilderness

Richmond International Film Festival
Richmond, VA

2024

Honorable Mention
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script

Finish Line Script Competition
Los Angeles, CA

2024

Second Rounder in the Drama Teleplay Pilot category
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script

Austin Film Festival
Austin, TX

2024

Quarter-finalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script

Reel Harmony Film and Script Festival
London, UK

2024

Semi-finalist
Where the Sky Meets the Earth

28th Annual Fade In Awards for TV Pilot/Web Series Competition
United States

2024

Semi-finalist
Where the Sky Meets the Earth

Richmond International Film Festival
Richmond, VA

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

Vail Film Festival
Vail, Colorado

2024

WINNER
Where the Sky Meets the Earth

2024 WINNER LA Film & Documentary Awards
Los Angeles

2024

Quarter-finalist
The Caretaker

PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
Los Angeles, CA

2024

WINNER
The Caretaker

2024 WINNER LA Film & Documentary Awards
Los Angeles

2024

Semi-finalist
In the Wilderness

Vail Film Festival
Vail, Colorado

2023

Quarter-finalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script

Atlanta International Screenplay Awards
Atlanta, GA

2023

Third Place Finalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script

Williamsburg International Film Festival
Williamsburg, VA

2023

Second Rounder in the Drama Teleplay Pilot category
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script

Austin Film Festival
Austin

2023

Best TV Pilot DRAMA
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script

New York Screenwriting Awards
New York

2023

Quarterfinalist
A Spider Sat Beside Her - Pilot Script

Scriptation Showcase
United States

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Nickname

Karen

Birth City

Houston

Current City

Lexington

Hometown

Friendswood

I think, therefore I write.

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