
Saman Kesh
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- August 10, 1986
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography

It's A Girl Thang 2026
Visual Effects

Ed Sheeran: Azizam 2025
Director, Writer

Doors 2021
Writer, Director, Producer, Creative Director

Basement Jaxx: Never Say Never 2019
Director

HIT TV //The Prologue 2016
Producer, Editor, Writer, Director

Placebo: Loud Like Love 2014
Director, Writer

Controller 2013
Editor, Screenplay, Director

I___U 2013
Director, Screenplay

Placebo: Too Many Friends 2013
Director, Writer

Ed Sheeran: Drunk 2012
Director, Writer
Credits from TMDB.