Biography
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 9
2020s
- 2025
Ed Sheeran: Azizam
Director
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
Basement Jaxx: Never Say Never
Director
- 2016
HIT TV //The Prologue
Director
- 2014
Placebo: Loud Like Love
Director
- 2013
I___U
Director
Controller
Director
Placebo: Too Many Friends
Director
- 2012
Ed Sheeran: Drunk
Director
Wrote 8
2020s
- 2025
Ed Sheeran: Azizam
Writer
- 2021
2010s
- 2016
HIT TV //The Prologue
Writer
- 2014
Placebo: Loud Like Love
Writer
- 2013
I___U
Screenplay
Controller
Screenplay
Placebo: Too Many Friends
Writer
- 2012
Ed Sheeran: Drunk
Writer
Produced 2
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2016
HIT TV //The Prologue
Producer
Edited 2
2010s
- 2016
HIT TV //The Prologue
Editor
- 2013
Controller
Editor
Art department 1
2020s
- 2021
Visual effects 1
2020s
- 2026
It's A Girl Thang
Visual Effects