Born in New York State, USA; attended writing program at Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. Credits include BIRCH STREET GYM (1991, writer, producer & director), VEGAS VACATION (1997, director) and THE INDEPENDENT (2000, writer & director). The Directors Guild of America has nominated Kessler for commercial clients like Snapple, Saturn and "Got Milk".  Nominated for Achievement in Live Action Short Films 1991: BIRCH STREET GYM - Producer (w. T.R. Conroy) 1 nomination