Biography
Kevin “GK” Frederick is a cinematographer and descendant of Antigua & Barbuda. His first love for storytelling is rooted in childhood memories of listening to his grandmother and family share tales of nostalgia, lived experiences, and Caribbean folklore. His formative years cultivated a deep sensitivity to color, rhythm, composition, and natural light. What began as curiosity has evolved into a commitment to emotionally dense and culturally resonant storytelling—seen in the award-winning short Palm Sunday, recipient of the 2023 CUFF Grand Jury Award for Best Picture at Lincoln Center, and Mantras at Midnight, which premiered before a sold-out audience at the historic Grand Lake Theater in Oakland, CA. Above all, GK is attuned to what he calls the soul of an image—the intangible essence that resonates beyond what is visible. He continues to seek projects that allow him to explore humanity, culture, and his personal identity through the lens.
BTS from ‘Mantras at Midnight’ with Director Takai Ginwright and 2nd AC Isaiah Pearce — setting up for a vertical anamorphic dolly shot.
On the set of ‘Palm Sunday’, along side director Wes Goodrich and main lead Justin Winley.
AWARD WINS:
2023 Best Short Film, Grand Jury Prize @ Calgary International Film Festival (OCAR Qualified)
2023 CUFF Grand Jury Best Short (Best Picture) at Lincoln Center New York
2023 Narrative Short: Best Drama @ Longleaf Film Festival North Carolina Museum of History
Photo Credit: Fred Charles
On the set of ‘Victorine’ - A Columbia University MFA thesis short film - Directed by Lunise Cerin. The film was one of the top 5 films selected, by the grand jury of the Columbia University Film Festival CUFF 2024; GK’s second consecutive film to be selected by the grand jury of CUFF.
Photo credit: Dahveed Wilkins