Jerome “Rome” Kruin is a passionate filmmaker who creates innovative stories through moving pictures. Rome jump started his career after majoring in Film and Television Production at the Trebas Institute in Toronto, Canada. He then earned his stripes by working with critically acclaimed and award winning director Julien “Little X” Lutz. Rome’s distinct style is a visually stunning rollercoaster ride that is musically charged with a vibrant sense of beauty and color. His intuitive creative insight and vast knowledge of film history, photography, visual effects, and pop culture has allowed him to successfully penetrate a variety of mediums, such as short films, music videos, promos, and commercials. However, Rome’s commitment to the process of filmmaking and his relentless ability to adapt and evolve with each project is his most remarkable trait. Over the years, his flair for energetic, high impact, stylized music videos has reached into the world of advertising, where Rome has successfully directed and produced several spots for Timex Canada, Marc Ecko Watches, Mazda, and Adidas. Rome maintains the same caliber of standards no matter what genre he works in – making him one of the most sought after directors in recent years. “Rome wasn’t built in a day, but he was built!” – Little X