The summer gig turned into my day job. I was an arts administrator who helped make indie flicks. At the filmmakers' encouragement, I tried shooting a couple of shorts of my own. Directing was stressful, it was not my strength.… — Karen Walton Copy Share Image
To try something longer, I entered a half-hour radio drama contest with the national public broadcaster, CBC. To my surprise, I won. And that… — Karen Walton Copy Share Image
The summer gig turned into my day job. I was an arts administrator who helped make indie flicks. At the filmmakers' encouragement, I tried… — Karen Walton Copy Share Image
Filmmaking and television series are team sports. Look for the best team for you. Plan, budget your time, money and spirit. You need all… — Karen Walton Copy Share Image
I have an Honors Degree in Drama from the University of Alberta, but when it was done I knew a life in modern theatre… — Karen Walton Copy Share Image
I'd never imagined myself writing at all until I was almost 30. And horror films weren't to my taste, at least the super popular… — Karen Walton Copy Share Image
I didn't want to write unless I could say, and think for myself. I looked to peers that I not only respected but those… — Karen Walton Copy Share Image
Beware of advice. Consider your sources carefully. Look them up. See if you respect what they've made. Get educated. Be informed about who's real… — Karen Walton Copy Share Image
Somebody told me I should try writing. Actually, a lot of people tried to get me to try writing, long before I thought I… — Karen Walton Copy Share Image
