Director
Rafael Larx was born in Miami, USA. He grew up in Mexico and later studied film directing in Madrid, Spain.
From a very young age, he worked on film productions for companies such as Videocine and Netflix. In 2019 that he directed his first short film, “El eclipse de Jimena,” a social drama that was featured in national festivals. A year later, he directed “The Fall” in Spain, a project that gained significant attention at international festivals, particularly in Europe. Later that same year, he directed "Fuego & Cenizas,” a short film supported by FilmaJalisco and in collaboration with the government of Nayarit.
As a director, he also served as a second unit director on the feature film "Hijo de Familia," which premiered at the Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara, and more recently co-directed a series for Disney Plus titled "La increíble historia de Julia Pastrana," filmed in Madrid and Gran Canaria, which will be released worldwide in 2025. He has also worked on music videos, commercials, and documentaries.
He has experience directing notable actors such as Damián Alcazar, Cristo Fernández, Eduardo Noriega, Miguel Rodarte, Itzan Escamilla, Esther Acebo, Ana Brenda Contreras, Fátima Molina, among others.
Work Experience
Experienced film director with a strong sense of leadership, creativity, and teamwork. Known for guiding projects with a clear vision while fostering a collaborative environment that enhances the strengths of each team member.
Skilled in managing high-pressure/budget productions, adapting to challenges, special & visual effects, and making decisive creative and logistical choices to bring stories to life.
Brings a deep understanding of storytelling, visual composition, and actor direction. Highly adaptable and resourceful, with experience working across different formats, from film and series to advertising and music videos.
