Sergio Mimica-Gezzan is a renowned personality in the film and television industry, praised for his talents as a director and producer. He has been involved in the entertainment world for over 20 years and has played a pivotal role in numerous projects spanning a wide range of genres.
Mimica-Gezzan’s impressive directing resume includes episodes of hit TV shows like Battlestar Galactica, Heroes, and The Mandalorian, which demonstrate his adaptability and proficiency as a director.
Furthermore, he has also contributed to major films, including working as the primary assistant director for renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg on acclaimed works such as Saving Private Ryan and Schindler’s List.
Must-Watch Sergio Mimica-Gezzan Movies & TV Shows
Saving Private Ryan (Movie)
Set in France during World War II in 1944, Saving Private Ryan is an epic American war film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat. Sergio Mimica-Gezzan served as the first assistant director of the project.
The movie tells the story of a team of American soldiers who are sent on a mission to find Pvt. James Ryan and bring him back home, as his three brothers have died in combat.
Released in 1998, Saving Private Ryan is known for its intense and authentic portrayal of war, and for sparking a renewed fascination with World War II in the late 20th century.
Prison Break (TV Show)
Fox’s Prison Break, created by Paul Scheuring, is a drama series that follows the story of two siblings, Lincoln Burrows (played by Dominic Purcell) and Michael Scofield (played by Wentworth Miller).
Burrows is facing the death penalty for a crime he didn’t commit, and Scofield comes up with a complex scheme to break his brother out of prison and prove his innocence. Sergio Mimica-Gezzan directed two episodes of the series- S1E19 and S2E7.
For All Mankind (TV Show)
For All Mankind is a science fiction drama show on Apple TV+ created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi.
It presents a fictional version of events in which the Soviet Union beats the United States in the race to land humans on the Moon, leading to a never-ending space race. Sergio Mimica-Gezzan directed a total of six episodes with two each in Seasons 1, 2, and 4.
Minority Report (Movie)
In 2002, Steven Spielberg directed the American science fiction action film Minority Report. Sergio Mimica-Gezzan is credited as the first assistant director. It is loosely inspired by Philip K. Dick’s 1956 novella of the same name.
The story is set in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia in 2054 and follows the specialized police department Precrime, who use the predictions of three psychics, known as “precogs”, to catch criminals.
Schindler’s List (Movie)
Schindler’s List, directed by Steven Spielberg, won 7 Academy Awards. It tells the remarkable true tale of Oskar Schindler (played by Liam Neeson), who courageously rescued over 1,100 Jewish individuals during the tragic events of the Holocaust. As per IMDb, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan served as the first assistant director to Spielberg.
Battlestar Galactica (TV Show)
Battlestar Galactica is a popular military science fiction TV show from the Battlestar Galactica franchise. It was created by Ronald D. Moore and co-produced by Moore and David Eick, serving as a modern version of the original 1978 series by Glen A. Larson. Sergio Mimica-Gezzan directed six episodes of the series in Seasons 1, 2, and 3.
Raised By Wolves (TV Show)
Created by Aaron Guzikowski, Raised by Wolves is an American sci-fi drama that first aired on HBO Max on September 3, 2020. Sergio Mimica-Gezzan directed episodes 5 and 6 in the first season.
The show’s executive producer, Ridley Scott, also directed the first two episodes. Following its successful launch, the series was quickly renewed for a second season, which debuted on February 3, 2022.
