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Director X.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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 t…
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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.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2025
Sounds Black
TV show Self
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2024
Cross
TV show Director
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2023
Robyn Hood
TV show Executive Producer
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2022
The Imperfects
TV show Director
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2022
Mike
TV show Director
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2021
Horror Noire
Movie Director
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2020
NASA & SpaceX: Journey to the Future
Movie Director
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2020
Underplayed
Movie Executive Producer
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2020
October Faction
TV show Director
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2018
SuperFly
Movie Director
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2017
Genius
TV show Director
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2016
Center Stage: On Pointe
Movie Director
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2016
Across the Line
Movie Director
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2016
Backstage
TV show Director
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2010
Lost Girl
TV show Director
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2005
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Movie Director
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2005
Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up
Movie Director
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2003
R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection
Movie Director
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2003
America's Next Top Model
TV show Self - Guest
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The Worthless Remains
Movie Director
