Mimi Leder Overview

Born in New York City but raised in Los Angeles, Mimi Leder attended Los Angeles City College and was the first woman accepted as a cinematography student at the American Film Institute. Leder made the transition from cinematographer to director after working for six years as a script supervisor. Her short film, Short Order Dreams, served as a calling card and got the attention of Steven Bochco and Greg Hoblit, who hired her to direct an episode of L.A. Law. After working for two seasons as... See All