Each year, over a thousand people apply to join the Ball Crew at the US Open. Being the only Grand Slam with no upper age limit, the ball crew draws a broad pool of talent vying for their spots. This film follows a group of applicants from the 2022 tryouts through the selection process and into the tournament.

SXSW 2023 Official Selection
VIMEO Staff Pick
Short of the Week

DIRECTOR Scott Lazer
PRODUCER Tripp Kramer
CINEMATOGRAPHER Taylor McIntosh

EDIT Nico Frank
MIX Dean White
COLOR David Torcivia

PROD CO Pomp&Clout