Rob Lau was born and raised on O'ahu. He has over a decade of experience directing, filming, and editing documentaries and short films. His eye for capturing moments comes from thousands of hours of video editing, and his passion for telling stories is informed by his ear for music and sound design. Rob looks for depth in a subject, and is able to find the magic in small moments. His work has centered around culture & the arts, innovation in architecture, indigenous wisdom, and environmental conservation. His projects have taken him all over the world, including Morocco, Nepal, Japan, and Pohnpei.
AWARDS
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Honolulu International Film Festival Pasifika Award &
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DisOrient Film Festival Rising Tides, Crashing Waves Award for REMATHAU: People of the Ocean | 2025-2026
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AIA Film Challenge Finalist for LIKA | 2020
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Regenerative Futures 100 Under 30 List | 2020
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Recology Sustainability Award for PARADIGM NOW, McMinville Short Film Festival | 2019
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Oscar Shortlist for Best Documentary Feature, TOWER, Assistant Editor | 2016
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Artist-in-Residence, The Weight of Mountains, Sahara Desert, Morocco | 2015
