
Saman Kesh
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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.
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Doors (2021)
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Ed Sheeran: Azizam (2025)
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Controller (2013)
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HIT TV //The Prologue (2016)
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Placebo: Loud Like Love (2014)
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Placebo: Too Many Friends (2013)
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Ed Sheeran: Drunk (2012)
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I___U (2013)
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Cinnamon Chasers: Luv Deluxe (2012)
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Algorithm (2020)
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Kygo Feat. Parson James: Stole the Show (2015)
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Basement Jaxx: Never Say Never (2019)
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