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Karen Leigh Hopkins. Actress: Because I Said So. Leonard Cohen says "Writing is a desperate activity" which is why Karen Leigh Hopkins became a writer, after coming out to Los Angeles from Sandusky Ohio, initially to forage for a career in film acting.
- Actress, Producer, Writer
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Karen Leigh Hopkins is a writer and producer who started as an actress in films like Breakfast Club and Three Amigos. She has written and directed movies like Welcome Home, Roxy Carmicheal, and Miss Meadows, and won the Humanitas Award for Searching For David's Heart.
- Actress, Writer, Producer
Apr 21, 2014 · Learn about Karen Leigh Hopkins, the Ohio-born filmmaker who wrote and directed Miss Meadows, a dark comedy about a vigilante teacher. Find out her inspiration, challenges, advice and favorite women directors.
Miss Meadows is a 2014 American dark comedy thriller film written and directed by Karen Leigh Hopkins. The film stars Katie Holmes, James Badge Dale, Callan Mulvey and Stephen Bishop. The film was released on November 14, 2014, by Entertainment One Films.
The actor-turned-writer-director reveals how she was dropped from the classic teen movie after shooting several scenes. She also shares how her experience helped her launch her screenwriting and directing career.
Mar 26, 2015 · Karen Leigh Hopkins shares her story of being cast and then dropped from John Hughes's classic film The Breakfast Club. She reveals how she coped with the rejection, wrote her first script and got a chance to revisit the role.
Oct 25, 2019 · Karen Leigh Hopkins—whose writing credits include “Stepmom” and “Because I Said So”—says there’s one key thing to remember when making a film, television show, writing a script, or ...
