Saman Kesh
Known for
Directing
Born
August 10, 1986 (age 40)
Birthplace
Tehran, Iran
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.
Best known work
Doors
2021
Controller
2013
Ed Sheeran: Azizam
2025
I___U
2013
HIT TV //The Prologue
2016
Ed Sheeran: Drunk
2012
Basement Jaxx: Never Say Never
2019
Placebo: Loud Like Love
2014
Placebo: Too Many Friends
2013Filmography
2025
Ed Sheeran: AzizamDirector, Writer
2021
DoorsDirector, Writer, Producer, Creative Director
2019
Basement Jaxx: Never Say NeverDirector
2016
HIT TV //The PrologueDirector, Writer, Producer, Editor
2014
Placebo: Loud Like LoveDirector, Writer
2013
I___UScreenplay, Director
2013
ControllerScreenplay, Editor, Director
2013
Placebo: Too Many FriendsDirector, Writer
2012
Ed Sheeran: DrunkDirector, Writer