This is the 412th most frequent Italian word.
regista
Director (of films, plays, or productions).
Here, 'regista' is used to refer to a film director, someone who oversees the creative aspects of a production.
Il regista ha diretto un film spettacolare.
The director directed a spectacular movie.
In this context, 'regista' refers to the playmaker in a sports team, often in soccer, who orchestrates plays and strategies.
In squadra, il regista organizza il gioco.
In a team, the playmaker organizes the game.
Here, 'regista' again refers to someone who directs, but specifically in the context of theater arts.