Bio
Jodeb (Jonathan Desbiens) is a director, writer, and editor known for crafting visually striking and emotionally charged films. With a signature style that merges fiction with raw realism, he has built a career transforming music videos, commercials, and narrative storytelling into cinematic experiences that captivate global audiences.
His work has earned international acclaim, collaborating with some of the biggest names in music, including Jack White, London Grammar, Skrillex, The Weeknd, Cypress Hill, A$AP Rocky and Deftones. His videos have amassed millions of views and earned industry recognition, including nominations at the MTV VMAs and D&AD, a win at UKMVAs and 11 Vimeo Staff Picks.
Beyond music, Jodeb has directed commercial campaigns for global brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Under Armour, Samsung and Adidas and was nominated at the Young Directors Awards at the Cannes Lions Festival.
One of his most personal projects, A Plentiful Feast, was born out of a collaboration with Nowness for Earth Day. Inspired by real-world ecological crises and driven by a need for deeper storytelling, he crafted a haunting tale of a young spear-fisher struggling to find food in an ocean depleted by climate change.
Jodeb’s work is characterised by a deep attention to detail—whether through complex visual effects, immersive storytelling, or a relentless pursuit of authenticity.