Paul Lazarus has an over 30-year award-winning career directing, producing and writing film, theater and television. Along with SlingShot, Lazarus has created numerous other documentaries with inventor Dean Kamen highlighting his Segway invention and his inspiring competition for students, FIRST robotics. He directed and produced the independent feature, Seven Girlfriends, starring Tim Daly and Melora Hardin. Lazarus has directed many notable TV series including most recently Pretty Little Liars and The Middle. Past shows include: Ugly Betty, Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, LA Law, Psych and Melrose Place. In the early 90s, he served as the Artistic Director of the historic Pasadena Playhouse. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Lazarus apprenticed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in England.