Hybrid x| By Luciano Hiwat

Luciano Hiwat Presents “Hybrid X”: A Short Film Exploring Love, Identity and Creative Duality Multidisciplinary artist Luciano Hiwat introduces Hybrid X, a self-directed short film composed of two interconnected music videos: L&U and OLD ME. The project marks a new chapter in Luciano’s artistic evolution, bringing together movement, music, performance and film into a single cinematic language. The title Hybrid X reflects Luciano’s identity as a creative hybrid. Having started his artistic journey as a dancer at a young age, he later expanded into acting and music. Over the years, these disciplines have shaped his artistic voice. With this project, Hiwat takes the next step by directing his own visual world — merging all of his creative passions into one cohesive vision. In Hybrid X, Luciano serves as the driving force behind the project. He directed, choreographed, wrote, sang, co-produced and performed in the film, embodying the multidisciplinary spirit that defines his work. The short film tells the story of a couple struggling to balance their love life with the demands of ambition and career. As their personal and professional lives collide, the narrative explores the emotional tension between intimacy and independence a conflict many career-driven individuals can relate to. Through expressive choreography, music and cinematic storytelling, Hybrid X reflects on the modern pursuit of success and the sacrifices that often come with it. The two music videos function as emotional chapters of the same story: L&Uexplores connection and vulnerability, while OLD ME confronts transformation and the loss of one’s former self. Director & Music artist: @lucianohiwat010 Produced by & @hmlss__ @lucianohiwat010 Cinematography DOP: @dnzl.dop Production @artillerie.tv / EP: @philippeav Producer: @minouhiemstra 1st AD: @da_vidvis Assistant Creative Director: @yasminecapoxn Camera Team Focus Puller: @vogel_sean 2nd AC: @aristosiatrou Lighting Gaffer: @quintijnmaas / @yoshua.thomassen Best Boy/Girl: Emiel Chung / Lieve Dierx Electrician: @jaytodi Movement Movement Director: @lucianohiwat010 Assistant: @leonarda_lovrekovic Art Department Art Director: @floorknaapen Set Dresser: Thijmen van der Steen / Tessa Hemink (@tessahemink) Art Assistant: Jasper Maiwald Styling & HMU Stylist: @shereenclairessa Wardrobe Assistant: @rabiarukiye HMU Artist: @janet_abdelatif HMU Assistant: @byaliciamua Production Assistant Floris van Heusden Picture Vehicle Teus Glismeijer VFX @driesbraun Cast Main Dancer: @lucianohiwat010 Main Model: @jasminemoes Dancers: @daleymonte @shanedeshawn @jesse_stoop @mauri_.re Models: @bente.riensema @elisewanner @hopelandu Supported by @hiphophuis Special thanks to @fondsvoorcultuurparticipatie