LUCAS FERNANDEZ

Co-Writer / Actor

Having grown up in California, Lucas struggled with drug addiction, a battle that eventually led him back to his birthplace, Buenos Aires, Argentina. After years of hardship, he found his way to Vencer Para Vivir, the rehabilitation center at the heart of this film. There, he spent two years confronting his addiction, rebuilding his life, and ultimately achieving sobriety. Today, the center remains a deeply significant place for him—one he frequently visits with his children. “My home,” he calls it. 

With no formal background in film or acting, this marks Lucas’s first on-screen role. He portrays Martín, the film’s protagonist, in a deliberate choice to blur the line between fiction and reality. Drawing from his own experiences as a recovered addict, Lucas brings an authenticity to the role that could not be achieved otherwise.

DOMINICK CURA

Director / Co-Writer 

Dominick Cura is a queer filmmaker with Latine and Italian roots, passionate about telling diverse stories that explore identity, culture, and human connection. Often caught between worlds, his work bridges perspectives, capturing how culture shapes relationships and personal growth.

A graduate of Ithaca College’s film program, Dominick began his career in Seattle and has since worked as a production assistant for National Geographic, Netflix, and others, while pursuing his own projects. 

As a director, he has helmed two short films: Color of the Sky, a bittersweet story about finding joy in life’s small moments, and El Último Tramo, created with his cousin Lucas Fernández in Argentina. Knowledgeable in Spanish, Italian, and Arabic, Dominick’s work reflects his passion for exploring cultural intersections and telling authentic, emotionally driven stories

JEREMIAH BAUZA-SCHULER

Director of Photography

Jeremiah Schuler was born in Buffalo, New York, and grew up in Argentina and Washington State. He is a self-taught storyteller and Co-owner of L61 Productions. As an artist, he is determined to create windows that allow the audience to peer into the lives of others, and to create doors into the experience of minority and Latin voices.  Jeremiah's work as a DP revolves around creating stories for the underrepresented that make an impact and capture the magic of good storytelling. 

He has been able to build a portfolio around discussing social justice issues, equity, and equality for a wide range of people through his work with clients such as The PGA Tour, National Geographic, NBC, and many large non-profits. Jeremiah hopes to help bring El Ultimo Tramo to life and is extremely excited to make this story a reality.    

JOHNNY BAUZA SCHULER

Co-Writer / Editor / Sound Recordist

Johnny Schuler is an Argentine American video editor and filmmaker. Working both with larger productions like National Geographic and smaller non-profit organizations, their work aims to connect the audience with underrepresented communities and help them tell their stories. With a portfolio that includes a variety of film, commercial, and non-profit projects, Johnny has a talent for finding and shaping compelling narratives, building character arcs, and pushing each element of production to its fullest potential.

CHRISTIAN HOSTETLER

Assistant Editor

Christian Hostetler is a proud queer filmmaker, working full time as an assistant video editor and script supervisor. Their work spans multiple genres of film from commercial to independent narrative, with a focus on non-profit and activist causes. With a wide breadth of human experience to draw from, Christian works and aspires to create more narrative content that can unite and captivate audiences for the future that lies ahead.