By Bel Hernandez Castillo
Award-winning filmmaker and storyteller Jorge Xolalpa has signed a groundbreaking distribution agreement with Lumexx Media, paving the way for his complete eight-film canon to premiere on Apple TV+ in 2026. The multi-picture deal marks a career-defining milestone for one of independent cinema’s most daring and emotionally resonant voices, offering Xolalpa’s decade of work its first unified global streaming home.
Xolalpa is a Mexican-born, Los Angeles–based filmmaker, writer, and producer whose films explore identity, resilience, and the immigrant experience. Known for his emotionally charged narratives and minimalist visual approach, his work has screened internationally and earned accolades for authenticity and heart.
The partnership represents not only a major win for the filmmaker, but also a significant moment for contemporary Latino cinema, bringing long-overdue visibility to a body of work that blends profound humanism with gripping narrative artistry.
The collection of short and feature films spans Xolalpa’s evolution as a writer-director: a filmmaker who has consistently infused his stories with emotional realism, social consciousness, and an unmistakable minimalist visual style. Although Jorge did not attend film school, his writing and directing method have been critically acclaimed in the industry. His thematic is constantly very dark and dramatic. Jorge’s has publicly admitted that he is heavily inspired by the works of Woody Allen, David Fincher, and Darren Aronofsky.
The list of his films that are part of the distribution deal include:
Blue Line Station (2016) — A high-school couple embarks on an unexpected journey to Planned Parenthood as they face the realities of an unwanted pregnancy.
Valentina (2017) –When her daughter is kidnapped, Valentina must outsmart the system to raise the ransom money and save her child.
Sweet Caroline (2018) — A once-happy couple is thrust into psychological darkness after a devastating tragedy shatters their world.
Your Iron Lady (2020) — Inspired by true resilience, the film follows Teresa, an immigrant mother of four, who makes the brave decision to leave her abusive husband upon arriving in the U.S.
Melancolia (2021) — A hospice nurse haunted by grief struggles to care for the dying while navigating the trauma of losing her daughter in a school shooting.
Union Station (2023) — Two strangers stranded in Los Angeles confront one transformative night that forces them to reclaim their lives and face their fears.
Lolita (2025) — After serving nine years in prison, Jesús fights to reintegrate into society and regain custody of his daughter, Lolita.
Huehxolotl (2027) — Currently in pre-production for an early 2026 shoot, the epic expands Xolalpa’s cinematic universe, tapping into myth, heritage, and identity.
For Xolalpa his has been a long-awaited and well earned moment. For years, Jorge Xolalpa stayed patient. Despite doubts surrounding his work, he continued to create, refine, and believe.
His perseverance forms the emotional spine of the announcement. Now, Xolapa feels the world will finally discover his work through this new partnership. For Xolalpa, the moment is nothing short of a transformative.
“Partnering with Lumexx Media and Apple TV+ feels like the beginning of a new chapter,” said Xolalpa. “Every one of these films was made with heart, faith, and defiance. To see them finally brought together on a global platform is nothing short of a dream realized.”
Lumexx Media is a global entertainment company specializing in premium independent film distribution and strategic streaming partnerships. Under the new agreement, Lumexx Media and Apple TV+ will execute a coordinated international marketing campaign ahead of the 2026 premiere. The partnership cements Xolalpa’s rising prominence among contemporary Latino filmmakers whose work is reshaping independent cinema and expanding representation across global streaming platforms.
“Jorge Xolalpa represents the fearless new wave of independent auteurs,” echoed Lumexx Media CEO Marco Medina. “His films are deeply human and profoundly cinematic—exactly the kind of storytelling that transcends borders. We’re honored to introduce his vision to a worldwide audience.”
Xolalpa is also an author who is currently embarking on a book tour promoting his first book Ni De Aquí, Ni De Allá: A Soul Suspended Between Two Worlds a raw, intimate memoir about identity, resilience, and the healing power of storytelling.
