Chester Buchanan is a commercial, narrative, and music video director based in Paris, France.
Over his decade of experience, Chester has established a stylised aesthetic, often laced with irreverent humour. Chester always takes a careful and considered approach to cinematography, whether it’s capturing surreal worlds on an elaborate set-build, or dramatic performances in a natural aesthetic. His skills at drawing out subtle and authentic performances from his actors is a defining characteristic of Chester’s body of work.
He won best Direction and Editing at Clipped in 2017 for his music video Next to You by LDRU.
His commercial clients include: Google US, Nike, Square US, Square Japan, Delonghi, Klarna, Grays, Sensodyne, Mr Black, Capital Brewing, Commonwealth Bank, Marley Spoon, The Body Shop, Surfstich, Broadsheet, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Marie Claire.
