
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.
Directed 15
2020s
- 2024
- 2022
- 2021
Horror Noire
Director
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Center Stage: On Pointe
Director
Across the Line
Director
Backstage
Director
- 2010
2000s
- 2005
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Director
Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up
Director
- 2003
R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection
Director
Produced 2
2020s
- 2023
Robyn Hood
Executive Producer
- 2020
Underplayed
Executive Producer
Other crew 1
2000s
- 2005
Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up
Treatment
Created 1
2020s
- 2023
Robyn Hood
Creator
Appearances2
2020s
- 2025
Sounds Black
Self · 4 episodes