Saman Kesh (born Saman Keshavarz) is an Iranian-American filmmaker
based in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is known for his
narrative music video work for notable artists such as Basement Jaxx,
Calvin Harris, Kygo, Placebo, !!! Chk Chk Chk, Vitalic, Apparat and
Porter Robinson.In 2009, during his attendance as a film student at
Art Center College of Design, Kesh came into light with his first
music video for Cinnamon Chasers' first single: "Luv Deluxe". Luv
Deluxe has received over seven million views to date, won SXSW Best
Music Video award in 2010, and was shown in Saatchi & Saatchi's
Director Showcase in 2010 at Cannes.In 2012, he went on to direct
videos for Ed Sheeran, Deus and Calvin Harris, his video for the track
'Stamina' from French producer Vitalic sparked controversy with its
thematic statements regarding weight loss and obesity in pop culture.
The video resulted in Kesh winning his second SXSW 'Best Video" award
in 2013.In 2013, Kesh moved into the narrative world with his short
sci-fi short film, Controller. The short received the No. 2 spot on
Deadline Hollywood's 2013 ViewFinder's list, which polls Hollywood
industry professionals on their favorite short films of the year.
based in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is known for his
narrative music video work for notable artists such as Basement Jaxx,
Calvin Harris, Kygo, Placebo, !!! Chk Chk Chk, Vitalic, Apparat and
Porter Robinson.In 2009, during his attendance as a film student at
Art Center College of Design, Kesh came into light with his first
music video for Cinnamon Chasers' first single: "Luv Deluxe". Luv
Deluxe has received over seven million views to date, won SXSW Best
Music Video award in 2010, and was shown in Saatchi & Saatchi's
Director Showcase in 2010 at Cannes.In 2012, he went on to direct
videos for Ed Sheeran, Deus and Calvin Harris, his video for the track
'Stamina' from French producer Vitalic sparked controversy with its
thematic statements regarding weight loss and obesity in pop culture.
The video resulted in Kesh winning his second SXSW 'Best Video" award
in 2013.In 2013, Kesh moved into the narrative world with his short
sci-fi short film, Controller. The short received the No. 2 spot on
Deadline Hollywood's 2013 ViewFinder's list, which polls Hollywood
industry professionals on their favorite short films of the year.
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