7.7
TV
Directing
Director X.
- Born
- (age 51)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Credits
- 20 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.7
TV
6.7
Movie
SuperFly
7.1
TV
Cross
7.5
TV
Genius
6.6
TV
October Faction
7.5
TV
Mike
6.9
TV
The Imperfects
5.4
TV
America's Next Top Model
6.4
Movie
Center Stage: On Pointe
4.4
Movie
Horror Noire
1.5
TV
Robyn Hood
7.2
TV
Backstage
5.2
Movie
Across the Line
6.5
Movie
NASA & SpaceX: Journey to the Future
9.3
Movie
R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection
8.0
Movie
Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up
5.7
Movie
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
6.5
Movie
Underplayed
Acting credits 2
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sounds Black TV | Self (4 ep) |
| 2003 | America's Next Top Model TV | Self - Guest (4 ep) |
Crew credits 18
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Worthless Remains Film | Director |
| 2024 | Cross TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2023 | Robyn Hood TV | Executive Producer, Creator (8 ep) |
| 2022 | The Imperfects TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2022 | Mike TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2021 | Horror Noire Film | Director |
| 2020 | NASA & SpaceX: Journey to the Future Film | Director |
| 2020 | Underplayed Film | Executive Producer |
| 2020 | October Faction TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2018 | SuperFly Film | Director |
| 2017 | Genius TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2016 | Center Stage: On Pointe Film | Director |
| 2016 | Across the Line Film | Director |
| 2016 | Backstage TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Lost Girl TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology] Film | Director |
| 2005 | Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up Film | Director, Treatment |
| 2003 | R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection Film | Director |