The Mucho crew together during production

Who's Behind ¡MUCHO!

The Filmmakers
Luis Lorenzo III

Luis Lorenzo III

Director, Co-DP

Documentary filmmaker and editor. He has been around the sport his whole life, but was encouraged to follow his passion for filmmaking. Today he plays in amateur tournaments and is enthusiastic to show others how to throw and catch at local racquetball courts.

Luis Lorenzo’s grandfather with his handmade cestas

His grandfather, originally a player and artisan in Havana, left Cuba in the 1950s to make the equipment by hand in Palm Beach, Florida. His father turned pro in the 1970s during the glory days and continued the traditional craft of pelota and cesta making.

Anthony Paredes

Anthony Paredes

Producer, Sound Mixer

LA-based sound mixer for narrative and documentary work. Luis introduced him to jai alai in high school. He still plays recreationally.

Tim Kerr

Tim Kerr

Co-DP, Producer, Editor

Tim Kerr is a filmmaker and cinematographer based out of the pacific northwest. Founder of Kerr Creatives, his award winning work spans documentaries, films, and commercial work with clients including Warner Bros, LVMH, Google, Alcon, and Bloomberg.

He developed a passion for the project when Luis introduced him to the sport in 2018. Now acting as DP and editor of the project he brings a unique vision to the film.

Tim, Luis, and Anthony with Gorka and Johan Sorozabal at the Gernika fronton
With Gorka and Johan Sorozabal at the Basque Pilota Nations League · Gernika, Spain