Cimino is also affiliated with Miramax Films, Nu Image/ Millennium Films and the Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia, Bulgaria.FilmographySpring Break (1983)Marine DirectorLost in Translation (2002)Contributing Writer/ ProducerA Love Song for Bobby Long (2005)Contributing Writer/ ProducerThe Other Boleyn Girl (2008)Contributing Writer/ Associate ProducerTable 21 (Pre production 2010)Writer/ ProducerMid Ocean (Pre production 2010)Writer/ ProducerTelevisionMiami Vice (1984 – 1989)Writer/ Marine DirectorStudio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006-2007)Contributing WriterPublishingIn 2009 Cimino published Mid Ocean, his first novel, to critical acclaim. Cimino continued until the series was cancelled by NBC in May of 2007.In 2009 Cimino signed a five year agreement with Akula Films to produce his novel Table 21 as a feature motion picture. He went on to join television producer/ director John Nicolella and the production team as a marine director for the 1984 television series “Miami Vice” where he was given the opportunity to write as an adjunct contributor.Cimino’s career in film continued with his contributions to the feature projects, “Lost in Translation”, “A love Song for Bobby Long,” and “The Other Boleyn Girl” where he developed a script style and character arcs for “A list” actress Scarlett Johansson.In 2006 Cimino was given the opportunity to contribute to the television series “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” which was created by Arron Sorkin.

In April 2010 he married long time girlfriend, Bulgarian prima ballerina, Svetlina Kiryakova.Film CareerWith his experience in ocean powerboat racing, Cimino was hired as the Marine Director for the 1983 feature motion picture “Spring Break” which was filmed on location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has one daughter, Stephanie Cimino, born in 1987. He later won numerous National and World Championships.Cimino is the son of Peter Cimino and the nephew of American film writer/ director Michael Cimino. In 1982, Cimino became the youngest competitor to win the coveted APBA (American Powerboat Association) Offshore U. While in South Florida, Cimino was heavily involved in water sports, including offshore powerboat racing.

He then attended the University of Florida and the Florida Atlantic University where he graduated with a Master’s degree in Naval Architecture.

He grew up in Key Largo, Florida in the Florida Keys, attending the Island Christian School in Islamorada, Florida where he graduated from in 1981.

Rafael Cimino (born Todd Rafael Cimino, June 4th, 1963 Wayne, NJ, USA) is an American novelist and screenwriter.

Mid Ocean by T. Rafael Cimino