Director
Saman Kesh
Born 1986 · Tehran, Iran
Saman Kesh is an Iranian-American director and writer known for his visually compelling work and holding the most Vimeo Staff Picks. Saman gained recognition with popular music videos like Cinnamon Chasers: Luv Deluxe (which won 'Best Video' at SXSW), Kygo: Stole The Show and Basement Jaxx: Never Say Never, along with videos for Calvin Harris, Ed Sheeran, and Placebo. He has also directed award-winning commercials for major brands like Zoom, Google, Uber, Toyota and Nintendo. Saman has written and directed industry-hailed short films, Controller and Hit TV, and is currently developing several feature films.
Directed
Doors
Director · 2021
Ed Sheeran: Azizam
Director · 2025
Controller
Director · 2013
Cubed
Director
I___U
Director · 2013
Placebo: Too Many Friends
Director · 2013
Algorithm
Director · 2020
Cinnamon Chasers: Luv Deluxe
Director · 2012
HIT TV //The Prologue
Director · 2016
Ed Sheeran: Drunk
Director · 2012
Kygo Feat. Parson James: Stole the Show
Director · 2015
Placebo: Loud Like Love
Director · 2014
Basement Jaxx: Never Say Never
Director · 2019