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, he has built an impressive list of credits and accolades, consistently pushing boundaries in storytelling.

A classically trained actor under Gary Imhoff—who taught at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under Milton Katselas—Michael also honed his craft in improv at Second City. Known for his keen artistic sensibility and an instinct for the demented and bizarre, he brings a distinct vision to every project. His work embodies the ethos of Bad Monkey Pictures and its tagline:

“We Make Beautifully Weird Shit!”