The term 'SERPICO DIRECTOR' is referring to the American film director, Sidney Lumet. Lumet was a four-time Academy Award-nominated director who directed over 40 films, including the 1973 classic 'Serpico'. He was known for his ability to create powerful and realistic dramas, often based on real-life events. Lumet was also a prolific television director, having directed over 1, 000 episodes of various series. He was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2005 for his lifetime achievement in filmmaking.