Hawaii’s Favorite Film Kidd. He said sarcastically. Directed By Gk.
Grayson Kamuela “GK” Kostron is a Native Hawaiian filmmaker and writer from Kalihi, Honolulu, with the goal of bringing “Hawaiʻi to Hollywood.” Grayson is a graduate of President Theodore Roosevelt High School. He previously danced for six years under the hula hālau “Kekaiulu Hula Studio” and is currently pursuing an associate's degree in liberal arts at Kapiʻolani Community College, with plans to transfer to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to fully pursue a degree in Cinematic Arts.
His debut short film, Kekaiulu Hula Studio, was an Official Pick in the Hawaii International Film Festival's 2022 Student Showcase, and his follow-up short film, Joseph's Clarity, was selected as an Official Pick for Lift-Off Global Network's 2024 First-Time Filmmakers Showcase. His “Directed By GK.” YouTube channel also features more works about 'GK' and showcases his character beyond his short films.
He has previously worked for companies such as Consolidated Theatres, Straub Medical Center, HIFF's Student Committee, and Liliʻuokalani Trust. Grayson has contributed to various film productions in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, including projects led by Ciara Lacy, Ty Sanga, and himself. He continues to write and create narrative films with the hope of bringing change to Hawaiʻi and sharing his story.
Spring 2025 Honorable Mention – 2D Animation (College & Grad Animators)
THE RUNNING MAN.
New York Short Animation Festival
Manhattan, New York
2025
Animation Short Films – Official Selection
THE RUNNING MAN.
AXD Film Festival
Alexandroupolis, Evros
2025
Animated Short – Official Selection
THE RUNNING MAN.
New Bedford Film Festival
New Bedford
2025
Best Voice Actress – Award Winner
THE RUNNING MAN.
Best Voiceover Performance Award - New Bedford Film Festival
New Bedford
2025
Out–of–Competition Showcase (In Collaboration With Durango Independent Film Festival)
THE RUNNING MAN.
Native Lens
Durango, Colorado
2025
Sessions Official Selection
Joseph's Clarity
Lift-Off Global Network First Time Filmmaker Sessions
Online
2024
Student Showcase – Official Select
Kekaiulu Hula Studio
Hawaii International Film Festival
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
2022
College
Windward Community College
Liberal Arts
2024Present
College
Kapiʻolani Community College
Liberal Arts
2025Present
High School
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
20182022
Nickname
GK
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Hawaiian, Puerto Rican, Filipino, Native American (Cherokee), Portugese, Mexican, Spanish, Irish
Married To
Tha Money.
Hawaii’s Favorite Film Kidd. He said sarcastically. Directed By Gk.
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