Robert Kessel has been named senior vice president of Production for Matt Tolmach Productions, the company announced on Tuesday.
Kessel will help oversee the development and production of the company’s slate of films.
Since becoming a producer late last year, Tolmach has worked on "The Amazing Spider-Man" directed by Marc Webb and starring Andrew Garfield. Among the projects he has been developing are"Frankenstein," "The Slackfi Project," and "Kitchen Sink."
Kessel most recently served as executive vice president, production & acquisitions for Overture Films. While there, Kessel oversaw the production of "Let Me In," and the acquisitions of such films as "The Visitor" and "Sunshine Cleaning."
Prior to joining Overture, Kessel was a partner and production head for seven years at Hart Sharp Entertainment.
Prior to Hart Sharp, Kessel served as vice president, acquisitions, at Miramax Films.