Director X.

Director X.

48 · Born: Oct 31, 1975

2018
2007

Personal Details

Born Oct 31, 1975 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Julien Christian Lutz, known as Director X, is an acclaimed Canadian music video director, renowned for his collaborations with Drake, Rihanna, and Kendrick Lamar. Transitioning to filmmaking, he debuted with the Sony studio feature 'Superfly' produced by Joel Silver. Julien's art installations for Toronto’s Nuit Blanche, like 'Death of The Sun,' showcased in Drake’s tour, highlight his artistic depth. His current venture, 'Robyn Hood,' reimagines the classic tale with a modern, socially conscious twist, set to premiere on Global in 2023. Beyond his creative pursuits, Julien champions social change, founding Operation Prefrontal Cortex to tackle gun violence through mindfulness. A compelling speaker, he advocates for creativity, wellness, and community to foster a more peaceful world. He also has a clothing line, X Fit. He was born and raised near Toronto, Ontario, and is of Trinidadian and Swiss descent.

Career

2017
The Carter Effect
The Carter Effect
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2021
Horror Noire
Horror Noire as Director
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2020
NASA & SpaceX: Journey to the Future
2018
SuperFly
SuperFly as Director
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2016
Center Stage: On Pointe
Center Stage: On Pointe as Director
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Across the Line
Across the Line as Director
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2005
Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up
Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up as Director
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Kanye West: College Dropout - Video Anthology
2023
Robyn Hood
Robyn Hood as Creator
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