What cameras and lenses do you prefer for shooting?

We pick cameras, lenses, and lighting to fit each project's look, budget, and schedule, from compact cinema setups to full rental packages.

What does a typical project look like?

It starts with a conversation about your goals. From there we put together a simple plan and quote, schedule the shoot, film, and then refine the edit with you until it's ready to share.

Golden Boy Productions is based in the Portland area and works throughout Gresham, Fairview, and the wider Pacific Northwest. Reach out about projects outside the area, too.

Do you work with emerging filmmakers?

Yes. We're always glad to connect with editors, camera operators, and production assistants who are building their craft. Reach out through the contact page with a link to your work.

Robert Lazau

Director & Producer

Portland-area director and producer, and founder of Golden Boy Productions. Robert makes films for cities, nonprofits, local businesses, and fashion brands, with a cinematic eye and a real interest in their story.

Portland, OR

Biography

Robert started Golden Boy Productions to tell the stories happening in his own backyard. From a disaster-preparedness campaign for the City of Fairview to a profile of the EMOPI program in Gresham and a spotlight on Hayes Hustle's work with kids and animals, his films center real people and the communities they serve.

He directs, produces, and shoots, so the person you meet on day one is the same person behind the camera and in the edit. That keeps every project personal, nimble, and true to the people in it.

"The best stories are the ones happening right around us."

More about Robert

Working Together

How Robert Works

Every project starts with a conversation. Robert wants to understand who you are, who you're trying to reach, and what you want them to feel, and then he builds the shoot around that. Whether it's a city PSA, a nonprofit spotlight, a website loop for a small business, or a fashion visual, the goal is the same: a film that sounds like you and looks like it belongs on the big screen.

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Listen First

A real conversation about your goals, your audience, and your story before any gear comes out.

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Plan with Purpose

Concept, shot list, locations, and schedule mapped out so the shoot runs smoothly and stays on budget.

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Shoot & Finish

Directing, camera, and edit handled closely from start to finish, so the final piece stays true to the plan.

EXPERT GUIDANCE

Media Consulting Services

Have a project and want a second set of eyes? Robert offers one-on-one guidance for filmmakers, creators, and organizations at any stage, from first idea to final cut.

Media consulting details

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Story & Script

Shaping your idea into a clear, compelling story before a single frame is shot.

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Look & Visual Direction

Building a visual plan of references, color, lighting, and framing that fits your brand.

SERVICE 03/

Production Planning

Practical advice on crew, gear, locations, and scheduling for the scope and budget you have.

SERVICE 04/

Post-Production Guidance

Feedback on edit, pacing, sound, and color to get your piece across the finish line.

QUESTIONS