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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 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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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 directed the short film Hedda.
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Nia DaCosta is a writer and director based in New York City.
Sep 19, 2023 · All it said was “NIA DACOSTA.” DaCosta, who was 30 at the time, got the job, becoming not only Marvel’s youngest director ever, but also the first Black woman to helm one of its films.
Aug 31, 2021 · It's a good week to be director Nia DaCosta. Not only did her new film, horror flick Candyman, have a spectacular opening weekend, she made history in the process, becoming the first Black...
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.
