Our Mission
If you can dream it. we can make it
The Lumin Project
This is the project that brought our founder back to media.
this media/tech project unfolds in 10 different chapters acrosss media and tech. storytelling for a lifestyle and thoughtful dayscaping.
New
The Lumin Project: Chapter 2 The Tales of Two Empires
You are experiencing the creationof this chapter of The Lumin Projectand would like to be one of the first to read it. Pre-order now.
Completed Movie 2025
A Mid-Century Hitchcockian thriller unfolds in the first 36 hours after art thief Noelle awakens from a six-month coma. Struggling with amnesia, she must distinguish friend from foe, uncover who tried to kill her, and remember where she hid her final heist—an invaluable painting.
In Cannes:
In Production 2026
This thriller takes place during the Cannes Film Festival.
A seasonal waitress meets A young actor from Texas. whom she tries to help by introducting him to film producers she has met at the cafe where she works.
unbeknownst to any of them a Human traFfiCKER IS HUNTING THE WAITRESS FOR HIS BIGGEST CLIENT.
About us
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The Lumin Project takes creative ideas and makes them into reality. From product idea to market and story to the screen. We are focused on building a dynamic multimedia portfolio that bring audiences thoughtful adventures, beautiful thrillers and unforgettable stories.
MEET THE TEAM
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Tonatzin Mondragon
Founder/ Director
Tonatzin is a Mexican-Native American, Line Producer, Producer, Actress, Writer, and female Director with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She has worked with brands ranging from AT&T to Sony, NBC/Universal, Nickelodeon, and Sci-Fi Channel to name a few. She brings a unique eye to filmmaking. Known for her visual styling she also brings 20 years of acting in cinema enabling her to communicate and work with actors on a deeply profound level.
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Jessica Soto
Marketing Director
Jessica Soto specializes in marketing, intellectual property (IP), and product placement, skillfully leveraging embedded marketing strategies to showcase products and services across media such as television, films, and digital platforms. As a certified herbalist from The Gaia School of Healing and Earth Education, she combines her knowledge of natural healing with her marketing expertise, bringing a holistic approach to her work.
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Johannes Funk
Director of Cinematography
Johannes Funk is a cinematographer who began his career by winning the prestigious German Camera Award. He has directed documentaries in diverse locations, from road trips with The Rolling Stones to war-torn Afghanistan, capturing the unique perspectives of both famous and ordinary subjects. His work brings a thought-provoking lens to storytelling, showcasing the beauty of truth and imagery honed through years of experience. Funk has also shot narrative features in exotic locations from the Congo to the the Brazilian Amazon, enhancing fictional stories with authentic visuals. His impressive collaborations include projects with renowned figures like David Lynch and brands such as BMW.