The characters in his films run away from the real world and look for the fantastic and imaginary. Often inspired by dreams.
He loved watching fantastic films as a kid, but didn't get to make one of his own until art school. Inspired by directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Tim Burton, Alfonso Cuarón, Christopher Nolan, Michel Gondry, Paul Thomas Anderson.
His father who is a painter and artist influenced his world from a young age.
Some of his experimental films are scored by his friend, visual artist and composer Vlad Tanasescu.
He was planning to start a sports career but backed down due to an injury.
He was an art photographer and took part in many collective art exhibitions.
In October 2007 he was chosen to be president of the young jury for the International Film Festival for Cinema Schools in Huy, Belgium.
Is a big fan of old sci-fi flicks, drama, fantasy and horror films.
For the production of "GLOW", he worked closely with his brother Alexandru Lupse who co-wrote the screenplay and ended up playing the main character. The supporting role was played by Paul Cotoc, one of his best friends and high-school buddies.
Recovering after a massive leg surgery. (September 2010)
In 2008, he was one of the 17 artists, selected for a CEC Artslink residency in New York and Austin (TX).