Gabriel Isaac Lakey, PDX born and raised filmmaker.
Gabriel Isaac Lakey is a award-winning Portland, Oregon based filmmaker, whose work has been on display in a variety of mediums such as the feature films Punched After the Fact (2022) and The Space Between Words (2019), music videos Adam Knight’s Rise Up Warrior (2021) and Laryssa Birdseye’s Porcelain (2021), and small business videos for companies such as Nicky USA and Arcade2084. His skills are versed as a Director and Director of Photography, in Pre-Production as a Screen Writer, Costume and Set Designer, and in Post-Production skills as a Lead Film Editor. He also has experience acting within theater and film as being trained by Broadway Actor Rodney Hicks (original cast of Rent (1994) & original cast of Come From Away (2017). Gabriel has worked with top talents like Adrian Greiner (Devil Wears Prada (2004) & Entourage (2004-2011)), popular comedian Andrew Schulz, award-winning filmmaker Ian Stewart Fowler (Crazy Right (2017) & The Space Between Words (2019)), and popular musician Trevor Dahl (Cheat Codes & Godz).
Lakey focuses his talents on creating original content that not only allows his work to stand out as unique pieces of art but also remains a product that both he an his clients can be proud of for a long time. Having received his degree in communication and film from Portland State University, Gabriel’s primary focus is on visual storytelling and being able to tell a story and narrative with a picture rather than relying on exposition and audibly telling the audience the message of the piece. These values and skills have given him clientele all over the United States in cities such as New York City, Austin and Chicago.
Gabriel’s current projects involve shooting his first feature film Punched After the Fact, working as a video equipment technician for Providence Health and Services Community Teaching Kitchen, video lead for Reinhart Records, filmmaker for King Poacher and trial run candidate for What You Didn’t Learn in Film School; a program to help new videographers develop skills to become a freelance video producer.
What Clients Are Saying
“The Come Back Better music video marks the beginning of a love affair with one of out favorite collaborators Gabriel Isaac Lakey, and the way this all came about is nothing short of divine intervention. Justin (Bjur) and I had been talking about how much we wanted to do a music video for at least one of the songs on Magical Realism, and almost the same exact day Gabriel messaged us with a music video concept he had been wanting to shoot for some time that was impossibly perfect for the story of Come Back Better.”
— Alexander Shane, Singer, Songwriter & Producer, honorscouts
“Gabriel is a gifted director of photography as well as a talented and blossoming director. Having worked with him on three music videos so far, it has been an absolute pleasure to have him on the team. He has a great eye, is very timely and professional. He will certainly add value to any project needing any of those skills. He also is a really friendly and genuine person, and I look forward to our next project!”
— Justin Bjur, Head of Record Label, Reinhart Records
“Gabriel was great to work with and quite professional. He is thoughtful, creative, and collaborates with you well to make your vision a reality. He goes above and beyond to make high quality work and has a quick turn around time for editing what was shot. I’d highly recommend working with him and I look forward to working with him again.”
— Gerick Latham, Sustainability & Efficiency Director, Nicky USA
“When I start working on a script, or planning out a shoot, I have high expectations on communication. It has been nearly impossible for me to find a writing partner over the last 12 years, that is until I met Gabriel Lakey. Gabriel and I have worked on multiple shoots and he has shown to me that his skills as a director, cinematographer and editor are at a high level. I look forward to continue work with, especially on our next feature film Punched After the Fact.”
— Ian Fowler, Head Executive of King Poacher Films
“Working with Gabriel Lakey was an outstanding experience from start to finish. When we first started communication about the ideas, plans and processes of making this music video, Gabriel made me feel really heard, safe and excited! Shooting with Gabriel on two of my music videos was an absolute blast! His eye for shots, motivation to create the best product and willingness to go the extra mile for the videos was bar none. I will definitely be working with Gabriel Lakey again.”
— Adam Knight, Musician
“Gabriel spent a year in residence with us and he’s a very passionate person who can shoot, edit and livestream high quality and engaging content.”
— Nick Perkiss, Videography Equipment Technician, Providence Health & Services