Studio X opens its doors to reveal the seamless collaboration between creative minds like Olivier Hero Dressen and tech leaders like Brompton — crafting visuals that challenge what’s possible on set.

An immersive experience, it features a mix of traditional painting and photo works by people like Dutch photographer ("dreamweaver") Marcel Van Luit, Echo Park muralist Mambo, Belgian photographer and director Olivier H. Dressen, sculptor Mimi Haddon, designer Sallie Falls, digital artist Cedric Ih, self-described bad animator Danny Casale and YouTube star and fashion guru Alex Costa.

‘Dessert’ was a wild ride,’ says Olivier. ‘We wanted to capture Romeo Elvis’s personality and the surreal loop of the narrative — FilmConvert helped us give it that textured, cinematic feel.’”

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Award-winning director Olivier Hero Dressen shares his creative journey, blending European artistry with bold international projects. From commercial campaigns to cinematic storytelling, Dressen reveals how he pushes creative boundaries while bridging cultures.

As part of Xiaomi Creators, Olivier Hero Dressen reflects on how accessible tools can empower artists: ‘For me, it’s about capturing moments that feel alive, no matter where I am in the world.

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Pour illustrer son "Dessert", l’ami du duo belge Caballero et JeanJass, et frère de la douce Angèle, s’est donc exilé à Los Angeles pour un visuel très cinématographique signé Olivier Hero Dressen.

In our conversation, Olivier shared: ‘Photography has always been about emotion for me — a way to translate what’s in my head into something you can feel on the outside.

Aujourd’hui, ils dévoilent la vidéo du premier extrait, Dessert, réalisée par Olivier Hero Dressen.

Dans ce clip tourné à Los Angeles, Roméo Elvis est coincé dans une boucle, et vit donc à répétition la même scène, qu’il ne joue pas de la même façon – et c'est drôle.

Disguise highlights Olivier Hero Dressen’s creative contributions to Jaguar’s Mission X project, focusing on how cutting-edge virtual production tools were used to bring bold automotive visions to life on screen.

Olivier Dressen is an award-winning Belgian photographer and creative director. Although his main base is in Shanghai, Dressen also spends time in Paris, Brussels and Los Angeles. In addition to his editorial and mixed-media work, he directs commercials, short films and music videos.

(...) Has it been a smooth road?
Nothing is smooth, even I knew what I wanted to do since Childhood, seeking “perfection” is an impossible ride, but yet poetic way of living. I also got a mantra to keep trying until you succeed. My career until now has been a constant learning curve, and that’s actually what makes this job very fulfilling actually. (...)

Belgian director Olivier 'Hero' Dressen gave himself quite a challenge in making his video for Guts' Want It Back. He went to both Paris and Shanghai to tell a story about 5 year old kids who want to take over the world from the adults.

The Passport tells the dark story of an amnesiac who travels the streets at night in a desperate attempt to figure out who he really is. We talk with director Olivier Hero Dressen and actor Michael Koltes and get their thoughts on what makes for a good story, the benefits of being able to draw on a range of creative experiences, and the making of their award-winning short film.

Brompton Technology highlighted Olivier Hero Dressen’s work for Jaguar’s Studio X project, showcasing innovative virtual production techniques and cutting-edge LED screen technology.By pushing the boundaries of virtual production, the Jaguar Studio X project became a showcase for creative innovation — where Olivier Hero Dressen’s cinematic eye met the technical mastery of Brompton’s LED solutions.