Directing

Saman Kesh

Born

1986-08-10 (40)

Place of birth

Tehran, Iran

Known for

Directing

Credits

19 titles

IMDb profile Official site

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.

Known for

4.8

Without warning, millions of mysterious alien “doors” suddenly appear around the globe. In a rush to determine the reason for their arrival, mankind must work together to understand the purpose of these cosmic anomalies.

Doors

2021

HIT TV is a love letter to 80's Action-Thrillers. The short takes place in a neon 80's city called Emerald Bay. An illegal TV show has mysteriously appeared every night posting murderous bounties. The organization running the show, highjacks broadcast channels to air a seedy and haunting call-to-action where people are identified for murder and priced accordingly. Happy Hunting, Players…

HIT TV //The Prologue

2016

A girl who can control everything perpetrates her own rescue by taking control of her boyfriend. Prequel to "Controller" (2013).

I___U

2013

6.6

A short, science-fiction and action film from writer/director Saman Kesh. A girl with the ability to control everything is taken and must rescue herself.

Controller

2013

Official music video for "Drunk" by Ed Sheeran.

Ed Sheeran: Drunk

2012

8.5

Official music video for "Azizam" by Ed Sheeran.

Ed Sheeran: Azizam

2025