Director X.
Biography
Director X, whose birth name is Julien Christian Lutz, is a Canadian music video director born on October 31, 1975, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also known by the names Little X, Director X, Lil' X, and Julien Ch, he is recognized for his work directing music videos in collaboration with artists such as Drake, Rihanna, and Kendrick Lamar. His career includes transitioning into filmmaking with his feature directorial debut, Superfly, which was produced by Joel Silver for Sony. He has also created art installations for Toronto’s Nuit Blanche, including Death of The Sun, which was featured in a tour by Drake. Additionally, he created the modern, socially conscious series Robyn Hood, premiered on Global in 2023, and founded Operation Prefrontal Cortex to address gun violence through mindfulness.
Career overview
Julien Christian Lutz, also known as Director X, is a Canadian music video director born on October 31, 1975, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has collaborated with major artists including Drake, Rihanna, and Kendrick Lamar. His career includes twenty known credits in directing.
Transitioning into feature filmmaking, he made his debut with the Sony studio film Superfly, which was produced by Joel Silver. Beyond traditional music videos and films, his creative work encompasses art installations such as Death of The Sun for Toronto's Nuit Blanche, which was also showcased during Drake's tour. He further expanded his directing work into television with the project Robyn Hood, a modern and socially conscious reimagining of the classic tale set to premiere on Global in 2023.
In addition to his creative pursuits, Lutz is involved in championing social change. He founded Operation Prefrontal Cortex, an organization aimed at tackling gun violence through mindfulness.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- Sounds Black (2025) as Self
- Cross (2024) Director
- Robyn Hood (2023) Executive Producer
- Robyn Hood (2023) Creator
- The Imperfects (2022) Director
- Mike (2022) Director
- Horror Noire (2021) Director
- October Faction (2020) Director
- Underplayed (2020) Executive Producer
- NASA & SpaceX: Journey to the Future (2020) Director
- SuperFly (2018) Director
- Genius (2017) Director
- Backstage (2016) Director
- Center Stage: On Pointe (2016) Director
- Across the Line (2016) Director
- Lost Girl (2010) Director
- Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology] (2005) Director
- Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up (2005) Director
- Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up (2005) Treatment
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection (2003) Director
- The Worthless Remains Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Director X. best known for?
Director X. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cross (2024), October Faction (2020), SuperFly (2018), Genius (2017).
When and where was Director X. born?
Director X. was born on October 31, 1975 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
How many credits does Director X. have?
Director X. has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2025.
What is Director X.'s background in cinema and television?
Director X, whose birth name is Julien Christian Lutz, is a Canadian music video director born on October 31, 1975, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also known by the names Little X, Director X, Lil' X, and Julien Ch, he is recognized for his work directing music videos in collaboration with artists such as Drake, Rihanna,...