Apple Drops New Film Inspired by Mexican Lotería, Shot on iPhone

Long are gone the excuses for not making high-quality content for digital platforms, even to make movies cinema worthy —all you need is your mobile device.

Apple just released its latest cinematic marvel, all shot on the cutting-edge iPhone 15 Pro Max. Directed by Mexican-American creative duo Pasqual Gutiérrez and RJ Sánchez, aka Cliqua, this short film is a tale following a Mexican-American musician on a soul-searching journey back to his roots.

The premiere in Los Angeles was a star-studded event and you can check the details on our socials. We got to chat with the directors and you’ll get to see it later on LatiNation.

Dubbed “¡Suerte!,” the film whisks you through the colorful world of Mexican lotería, a game that’s a cultural cornerstone. It’s an emotional rollercoaster where El Músico finds his muse, crafting heartfelt tunes that echo his cultural heritage and the lively traditions of his homeland.

Cliqua didn’t just film this—they crafted magic with the iPhone 15 Pro, using its Cinematic Mode, 5x optical zoom, and stellar low-light prowess to capture every nuance and emotion flawlessly. Curious about how they pulled it off? Dive into the exclusive behind-the-scenes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-jtLB_nhOs

To celebrate, captivating images honoring the film’s characters are lighting up public spaces across Mexico, shot with style by Oaxacan photographer Enrique Leyva using—you guessed it—the iPhone 15 Pro Max!

You can now catch the movie ¡Suerte! on YouTube.