Stephen Kessler

Directing

Stephen Kessler

Stephen Kessler is an Academy Award and Directors Guild of America nominated director, writer, and producer of film, TV, commercials, and branded entertainment.

Known For

Vegas VacationVegas Vacation · 1997
Vegas Vacation
6.01997
MovieComedy
The Griswold family hits the road again for a typically ill-fated vacation, this time to the glitzy mecca of slots and showgirls—Las Vegas.
Mother's DayMother's Day · 2010
Mother's Day
6.52010
MovieCrimeHorror
Crazed members of a sadistic family return to their childhood home to terrorize the new owners.
The IndependentThe Independent · 2000
The Independent
5.52000
MovieComedy
A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.
Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the RideJeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride · 2026
Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride
5.92026
MovieComedy
Making his Broadway debut, legendary comic Jeff Ross turns the spotlight on himself in a one-man show that is as heartfelt as it is hilarious.
Being CanadianBeing Canadian · 2015
Being Canadian
5.62015
MovieComedyDocumentary
What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes to find the answer.
Jack Smith and the Destruction of AtlantisJack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis · 2007
Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis
6.72007
MovieDocumentary
In this entrancing documentary on performance artist, photographer and underground filmmaker Jack Smith, photographs and rare clips of Smith's performances and films punctuate interviews with artists, critics, friends and foes to create an engaging portrait of the artist. Widely known for his banned queer erotica film Flaming Creatures, Smith was an innovator and firebrand who influenced artists such as Andy Warhol and John Waters.
Paul Williams Still AlivePaul Williams Still Alive · 2011
Paul Williams Still Alive
6.82011
MovieMusicDocumentary
Filmmaker and longtime fan Stephen Kessler's portrait of the award-winning 1970s singer-songwriter-actor, who disappeared for much of the 1980s and '90s, but still performs today.
Birch Street GymBirch Street Gym · 1991
Birch Street Gym
6.21991
MovieDrama
A group of elderly retirees join a boxing gym, and rediscover their self-worth as they repudiate expectations that they're too old to lead vigorous lives. Jack is particularly relieved to escape the tedium of his retirement home, as he advances to challenge brutish Rocco for the club championship. But Rudy, the club's operator, must battle local officials who are trying to close the club out of fear that the members are endangering themselves.

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