Saman Kesh
Directing
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.
Known For
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
A group of strangers are trapped inside a massive labyrinth cube and struggle to find their way out. A reboot of the 1997 film, 'Cube'.
Cubed
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
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
Official music video for "Drunk" by Ed Sheeran.
Ed Sheeran: Drunk
Official music video for Placebo 'Loud Like Love'
Placebo: Loud Like Love
A girl who can control everything perpetrates her own rescue by taking control of her boyfriend. Prequel to "Controller" (2013).
I___U
Official music video for "Azizam" by Ed Sheeran.
Ed Sheeran: Azizam
Official music video for Placebo 'Too Many Friends'
Placebo: Too Many Friends
Official music video for Basement Jaxx's "Never Say Never" track.
Basement Jaxx: Never Say Never
Official music video for "Stole the Show" by Kygo featuring Parson James.
Kygo Feat. Parson James: Stole the Show
A music video for the song "Algorithm" by Makeup + Vanity Set.
Algorithm
Multiple life paths they could possibly live. But in each possible path, they are fated to fuck it up.