We are Tiger Buoy
Tiger Buoy is a boutique production company telling stories boldly for premium brands. We specialize in transforming real life into cinematic narrative—stories that feel authentic yet elevated, crafted through intention and precision.
From full-service production to post-production partnerships, our work merges artistry and efficiency, ensuring each project arrives on time, on brand, and above expectation.
Known for our Docu-Style aesthetic and editorial polish, we approach every collaboration as a partnership built on clarity and trust. Whether shaping a global campaign or refining existing assets, Tiger Buoy brings a bold, modern lens to every project.
Founder
Lauren Leslie Sakon
Lauren Leslie Sakon leads Tiger Buoy as a visionary, bridging strategy, storytelling, and style to bring each client’s vision to life.
She works hands-on with brands to shape projects from concept through delivery, ensuring every frame aligns with both creative intent and practical execution.
Known for her ability to communicate across departments and unite teams around a shared goal, Lauren approaches production as both craft and collaboration.
With over a decade of industry experience, beginning her career in wardrobe and fashion before moving into leadership, she brings a unique, rooted understanding of storytelling that makes Tiger Buoy’s work bold, curated, and unmistakably authentic.
Managing Partner
Sawyer Sakon
As Managing Partner of Tiger Buoy, Sawyer Sakon bridges creativity and precision as the company’s in-house director, cinematographer, and editor.
While Lauren shapes the big-picture vision, Sawyer ensures every production is executed with excellence—managing clients, leading crews, and bringing each project to life in post.
An award-winning filmmaker with over a decade of experience, Sawyer’s work has been recognized by the Dolby Institute and Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, among others.
His grounded understanding of every production discipline allows him to maximize teams of all sizes, while his editorial craft defines Tiger Buoy’s unmistakable visual energy, style, and cinematic presence.
Let’s Tell your Next Story
At Tiger Buoy, we collaborate with brands and creative teams ready to turn vision into motion. Whether you’re seeking a full service production partner or a dedicated post-production collaborator, we approach every project with the same intention; to create work that feels as authentic as it is unforgettable.
Our team works directly with clients from concept to delivery, ensuring every frame aligns with your brand’s voice and purpose. If you’re ready to elevate your storytelling through cinematic craft, fill out the form below and let’s begin the next chapter together.