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Nia DaCosta (born November 8, 1989) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She made her feature film debut as a writer and director for her crime thriller film Little Woods (2018).
Nia DaCosta is a Brooklyn-born filmmaker who has written and produced movies such as Candyman, Little Woods and The Marvels. She also co-created the podcast series Ghost Tape and is working on the upcoming Hedda and The Lincoln Conspiracy.
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Nia DaCosta is a filmmaker who, at age 34, became the youngest director and the first African American woman to helm a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film, with the 2023 superhero sequel The Marvels.
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Sep 19, 2023 · Nia DaCosta, Barrier-Breaking Director of The Marvels, on Navigating the Blockbuster Machine. “The thing I’ve been most surprised by lately,” says the filmmaker, who broke through with...
Aug 31, 2021 · Director and screenwriter Nia DaCosta (shown here in 2018) has made history with the debut of her horror film Candyman.
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Nov 9, 2023 · The filmmaker talks about her vision, challenges and inspiration for the superhero movie starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani. She also reveals how she became the youngest and first Black woman to helm a Marvel Studios picture.
Aug 16, 2023 · Nia DaCosta’s first feature, the 2019 drama Little Woods, was about a young woman, played by Tessa Thompson, on probation after being convicted on drug charges, stuck in a system...
