Filming the Stories of Hawaii with Roy Kimura

Roy Kimura leads a meaningful career as a visual storyteller here in Hawaii. In this episode, he talks about his experience working as a director, writer and videographer, highlighting some of the pivotol moments that have influenced his professional path. Roy's stories are rooted in appreciation for the mentors who have contributed to his growth and learning. Most recently, Pono Shim played a key role in shaping his perspective as he experienced first-hand what it was like to be on the receiving end of connection, not correction. This, in turn, encouraged him to make more intentional decisions that prioritize people over task, despite operating in a fast-paced industry. One of the most powerful takeaways from this conversation was his call to action to listeners to record the stories of their loved ones: now is the time. Please see the podcast notes to enjoy the videos that showcase Roy's capacity to create stories that empower and uplift, several of which are mentioned in the episode. Mahalo nui!

Videos by Roy Kimura