Director
Saman Kesh
40 years · Tehran, Iran · 9 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 9
Ed Sheeran: Azizam
2025 · Director, Writer
Doors
2021 · Director, Writer
On Plex
Basement Jaxx: Never Say Never
2019 · Director
On Vimeo
HIT TV //The Prologue
2016 · Director, Writer
Placebo: Loud Like Love
2014 · Director, Writer
I___U
2013 · Screenplay, Director
Controller
2013 · Screenplay, Editor
Placebo: Too Many Friends
2013 · Director, Writer
Ed Sheeran: Drunk
2012 · Director, Writer