
Person
Director X.
Directing · Born 1975-10-31 · 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.
Known for

America's Next Top Model
Self - Guest

Genius
Director

Cross
Director

Lost Girl
Director

Robyn Hood
Executive Producer

The Imperfects
Director

Mike
Director

October Faction
Director

Backstage
Director

SuperFly
Director
Filmography
- 2025Sounds BlackSelf
- 2024CrossDirector
- 2023Robyn HoodExecutive Producer
- 2022The ImperfectsDirector
- 2022MikeDirector
- 2021Horror NoireDirector
- 2020NASA & SpaceX: Journey to the FutureDirector
- 2020UnderplayedExecutive Producer
- 2020October FactionDirector
- 2018SuperFlyDirector
- 2017GeniusDirector
- 2016Center Stage: On PointeDirector
- 2016Across the LineDirector
- 2016BackstageDirector
- 2010Lost GirlDirector
- 2005Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]Director
- 2005Rhythm City Volume One: Caught UpTreatment
- 2003R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video CollectionDirector
- 2003America's Next Top ModelSelf - Guest
- —The Worthless RemainsDirector
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