Gerard Lima
| Gerard Lima | |
|---|---|
 Gerard Lima Director/Producer/Writer 2016 | |
| Born | November 8, 1984 |
| Occupation | Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Relatives | Mother and 2 Sisters |
| Website | www.limafilms.net |
Gerard Lima (born November 8, 1984) is a Brazilian-born film director, producer and Writer. He is known for his role as Bradley Knight in the Lima Films production of the featured film "Always Live Laugh Love".
Biography
Lima was born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais in Brazi to Andrea Lima, who has also worked along her son in some of his films. He is the middle child with two sisters.
Lima graduated from Miami Killian Senior High in 2002.
Career
Acting
Gerard first starred in the action-thriller film Rescue Me in 2013 which was written by him where he played the supporting character Kyle O'Brien a FBI Agent debating fighting to help his boss recover his kidnapped; while at the same time trying to keep his own family safe.
In September 2014, he began directing both music videos and films but taking the directors chair for the first time on a music video for a talented band called "Monday's Mona Lisa" the video went on to win Best Music Video at the 2015 Melbourne International Film Festival.
Not long after that he went on to write, executive produce, act and direct the featured film "Always Live Laugh Love". Where the story follows two orphan brothers who are forced to face the possibility of losing one another after Bradley is diagnosed with a Brain Tumor.
He is currently working on 2 major Hollywood films slated to begin spring and summer of 2017 with release dated for winter 2017/2018. Gerard is also in development stage of a television show based on his first featured film "Rescue Me".
Films
Rescue Me
When Robyn the daughter of Special Agent in Charge Alex Campbell of the FBI is kidnapped along with her best friend Chloe Hart, Alex is forced to take a close look at those around him to help determine who he can trust and who he can't if he hopes to bring his daughter home alive.
As each hour goes by the mad man who take these girls become more unstable and not following the typical patterns kidnappers usually do, making it harder for Alex and his team to plan their next move.
With the help of Matt and Kyle his two most trusted associates; Alex will do whatever it takes to get his daughter home even if it means having to bend the law to favor his decisions.
Will the FBI bring these two girls home safe or is certain death now a part of their future?
Rescue Me is an Action-Drama-Thriller.
Always Live Laugh Love
When 2 orphan brothers who grew up supporting each other to become CEO & CFO of a multimillion-dollar medical company, are faced with the fact Bradley the older brother has a terminally ill cancer.
Bradley begins making preparations to give his brother full control of their company, but Sam his younger brother is not ready to accept the fact he may ultimately lose his older brother his only living family member.
Even though Bradley believes he will ultimately die from this disease, his love for a waitress named Jenny who he has known for a 3 years helps Bradley find a reason to fight for his life.
Can Bradley beat his cancer to stay alive giving him the chance to continue being the loving big brother he is to Sam and can Jenny motivate him enough to keep fighting for his life?
Always Live Laugh Love is a Family Drama that will keep you watching until the story ends.
Rescue Me was filmed entirely in the Treasure Coast area of Florida in the summer of 2013 with a scheduled release date for the spring of 2015.
Film and television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rescue Me | Kyle O'Biren | Film - Writer/Producer/Actor |
| 2016 | Elite Squad | Tony | Film - Actor/Writer |
| 2017 | Always Live Laugh Love | Bradley Knight | Film - Actor/Director/Executive Producer/Writer |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Binary Chaos | 3DL | Producer |
| 2014 | Shakin' Dat White Tail | Warren Silvers Band | Producer |
| 2014 | Katy Perry | Monday's Mona Lisa | Director/Producer - Winner of the Melbourne Film Festival Best Music Video Award |
| 2015 | If You’re Gonna Leave | Soul Circus Cowboys | Director/Producer |
| 2016 | She's a Lot Like Whiskey | Soul Circus Cowboys | Director/Producer |