Gerard Lima
Acting
Gerard Lima is a Brazilian-born writer, producer, and director based in Florida. Known for his hands-on approach to independent filmmaking, Lima creates character-driven projects that blend emotional storytelling with genre elements. He began his career as a writer before moving behind the camera, eventually founding his production banner, Lima Films. Lima has written, produced, and directed several shorts and micro-features, including Always Live, Laugh, Love, Gone (2017), and Desolation of Evil (2020). His work reflects a strong DIY ethic, often taking on multiple creative roles across development, production, and post. In addition to filmmaking, he occasionally appears on screen in supporting roles in his own projects. Dedicated to original storytelling and independent production, Lima continues to develop new films that highlight intimate drama, suspense, and character-driven themes.
Known for
Acting7
movieD.U.T.Y.
2020
Falcon / Command Center
movieDesolation of Evil
2019
Detective Ed Muller
movieGone
2017
Captain Jackson
movieRescue Me
2015
Kyle O'Brien
Production13
movieManifestation - The Willie "El Mongoose" Monroe Jr. Documentary
2023
Executive Producer
movieBloodline
2022
Producer
movieThe Call Center from Hell
2021
Executive Producer
movieD.U.T.Y.
2020
Executive Producer
movieAlways Live Laugh Love
2020
Executive Assistant
movieDesolation of Evil
2019
Executive Producer
movieBirth of the Daywalker
2018
Executive Producer
movieStanding in Front of Me
2018
Executive Producer
movieChasing a Dream: Out of the Shadows
2017
Executive Producer
movieWe Work in the Dark
2017
Executive Producer
movieLawless Law
2017
Executive Producer
movieGone
2017
Executive Producer
movieRescue Me
2015
Executive Producer
Writing13
movieBloodline
2022
Writer
movieD.U.T.Y.
2020
Writer
movieLawless Law
2017
Writer
movieGone
2017
Writer
movieRescue Me
2015
Writer
Directing7
Crew1
movieA Brother's Honor
2019
Armorer