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Adam Hashemi is a Danish director based in Los Angeles, known for his cinematic storytelling, impeccable timing, and nuanced performances. Born in Copenhagen in 1978, he began directing in high school, creating short films, music promos, and art projects. His career took off with children’s television, directing shows about trolls and space aliens for Danish national TV— unexpectedly setting him up for a successful career in advertising.

His breakthrough came when his campaign for the Danish Road Safety Council was banned in Denmark but gained international attention, launching his global directing career.

Adam Hashemi is a Danish director based in Los Angeles, known for his cinematic storytelling, impeccable timing, and nuanced performances. Born in Copenhagen in 1978, he began directing in high school, creating short films, music promos, and art projects. His career took off with children’s television, directing shows about trolls and space aliens for Danish national TV— unexpectedly setting him up for a successful career in advertising.

His breakthrough came when his campaign for the Danish Road Safety Council was banned in Denmark but gained international attention, launching his global directing career.

Hashemi has since directed acclaimed commercials for some of the world’s biggest brands, including Coca-Cola, Budweiser, and Audi’s Super Bowl spots, as well as global campaigns for Nike, Beats, Samsung, Volkswagen, Nissan, Dodge, Land Rover, and Carlsberg. His work has earned numerous international awards, including D&AD’s prestigious Yellow Pencil for Best Director, cementing his reputation as one of the top commercial directors worldwide.

Beyond advertising, Hashemi has collaborated with David Fincher on a TV series and is developing a feature film with Academy and Grammy Award winner Mark Ronson, known for his work on Back to Black. With a background in music, Hashemi has co-created several albums and composed two movie soundtracks.

Adam has since directed acclaimed commercials for some of the world’s biggest brands, including Coca-Cola, Budweiser, and Audi’s Super Bowl spots, as well as global campaigns for Nike, Beats, Samsung, Volkswagen, Nissan, Dodge, Land Rover, and Carlsberg. His work has earned numerous international awards, including D&AD’s prestigious Yellow Pencil for Best Director, cementing his reputation as one of the top commercial directors worldwide.

Beyond advertising, Adam has collaborated with David Fincher on a TV series and is developing a feature film with Academy and Grammy Award winner Mark Ronson, known for his work on Back to Black. With a background in music, Adam has co-created several albums and composed two movie soundtracks.