Michael Robert Kessler
- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Michael Robert Kessler is a Creative Producer, Director, and Writer at Bad Monkey Pictures, which he co-owns and operates with Melvin Audaz. With nearly 20 years in the film industry, Michael boasts a long list of credits and accolades. He is a classically trained actor under Gary Imhoff, who taught at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under Milton Katselas, among others, and also studied Improv at Second City. With a keen eye for sensibility and a knack for uncovering the outlandish, Michael consistently creates new and impressive work. His film "It's Sunny Outside" won the audience award at last year's Hollywood Florida Film Festival, a project in which he served as producer, writer, director, and actor. This year, he followed up with another best picture win on the start of its festival run for "Distancia," a beautiful tragedy. Currently, "ARTalk," a documentary aimed at the artist's journey, is in production.