Director X

Director X

Film & Music Video Director


Julien Christian Lutz, aka Director X, is a visionary music video director and filmmaker renowned for his work with top artists like Drake, Rihanna, and Jay-Z. He made his feature film debut with Superfly, produced by Joel Silver. Beyond film, his art installations, like Death of The Sun for Toronto’s Nuit Blanche, have garnered widespread acclaim. Director X is also a strong advocate for social change, using his platform to address issues like gun violence.

Schedule


thursday – 01:35pm Lifestyle+

Time Icon 25 mins

Location Icon St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Jane Mallett Theatre

Behind the Lens: The Filmmaker's Creative Process

Emerging technologies are transforming the tools of the trade, but what does that mean for the creative process itself? Join Director X and Sidney Leeder as they delve into how they seamlessly blend music, film, and visual storytelling to create innovative, groundbreaking work. Gain insights into how they overcome creative challenges, stay ahead of industry trends, and harness the power of collaboration to bring their visionary projects to life.

thursday – 11:35am Main Stage

Time Icon 20 mins

Location Icon Meridian Hall - Main Stage

State of the Art: Director X

Join us for this conversation on the pursuit of relentless innovation with music video director and filmmaker, Director X, renowned for his work with top artists like Drake, Rihanna, and Jay-Z. From redefining culture to uplifting new creators, get an inside look at where the medium has been and where it is heading with the director who is taking us there.