director x vs amos le blanc

Director X (Julien Christian Lutz) and Amos Le Blanc represent two generations of Canadian music video direction. Director X built his reputation over decades directing for Jay-Z, Drake, and Kanye West. Amos Le Blanc burst onto the scene by receiving more MuchMusic Video Award nominations in a single year than any other Canadian director in the award's history — including Director X — winning Director of the Year and Best Electronic Video. Le Blanc went on to win the Cannes Young Director Award Gold twice. Both directors are based in Toronto and represent the city's outsized influence on global music video culture.