Jesus Acevedo Jr.

Jesus is an award-winning journalist who claims to have become a writer because words – unlike numbers – came easily to him. 

A graduate of the University of Houston, Jesus has an intuition for storytelling and making people laugh. It doesn't matter if people are laughing with him or at him. 

Before becoming a journalist, Jesus spent his early 20s drumming his way across Houston with two bands — Shortcomings and <InsertNameHere>. 

The memories that Jesus made as a musician were the seeds that started the idea of Houmans: The Series.

Ryan Shoots

From subjecting parents to performances as a child to the theatre, and finally film and television, storytelling has always been important to Ryan. 

More than a form of self-expression, telling stories is what allows him to overcome barriers and connect with others. 

So it was no surprise that film-making felt like the most natural and fulfilling activity for Ryan. 

"The worst day on set is still one of the best days of my life and always ended with a smile."

El Love

El is the founder of exl films, a Houston-based production company established in 2009. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Production from the University of Houston in 2010, he set out to create films that combine cinematic quality with meaningful storytelling.

Exl films has produced a wide range of video projects ranging from corporate, commercial, narrative films and original series.

Bringing this experience to Houmans, El continues to champion stories that inspire, connect with audiences, and showcase the passion behind the vision.

Esteban Valencia

Esteban has always been drawn to the visual. It started with graphic design but he soon fell in love with photography and cinematography. 

He crafted his skills making films with peers and local production companies, creating everything from commercials, to event documentaries, to set building for music videos.

Esteban enjoys using his skills for narratives, brand marketing, commercials, and documentaries. But he’s always open to new kinds of projects.

Giselle Bueno

Giselle was born in Houston, TX but raised in Monterrey, N.L. 

Since her earliest years, Giselle has wanted an outlet for her creativity. She begged her parents for a drum set every year from age 5 to 9 but they never caved. 

She returned to Houston where she graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor’s in Journalism. 

For Houmans: The Series, Giselle will be shooting, directing, and editing the short film, “Behind Houmans.” 

Jimena Martinez

Jimena is a multimedia producer with both on set and live production experience. Her fascination with media production came about after visits to film studios as a child.

After obtaining a Communications degree from the University of Houston, she has been part of many diverse production companies in Houston including Zenfilm and exl films.