Director X.

Director X.

Director · Producer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
October 31, 1975

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.

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Representative Works

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

SuperFly
2018Nominee

Best Director

SuperFly

Center Stage: On Pointe
2016Nominee

Best Director

Center Stage: On Pointe

Horror Noire
2021Nominee

Best Director

Horror Noire

Career Highlights

Underplayed
2020Highlight

Best Picture

Underplayed

Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
2005Highlight

Best Director

Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]