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Nov 8, 2023 · Director Nia DaCosta received advice from Ryan Coogler to "be herself," emphasizing the uniqueness and authenticity she brings to the MCU film. The Marvels draws inspiration from films like Guardians of the Galaxy for its humor and heart, as well as Interstellar for its portrayal of space.
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The film was directed by Nia DaCosta, who co-wrote the screenplay with Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik.
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). DaCosta garnered wide acclaim for winning the Nora Ephron Prize for Female Filmmakers at the Tribeca Film Festival. [1]
Jul 1, 2024 · Nia DaCosta, "Blair Witch" sequel director Adam Wingard, and other genre filmmakers tell IndieWire about the lasting influence and anxiety of the viral 1999 sensation.
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- DaCosta attended NYU Tisch School of the Arts. That's right, DaCosta was an attendee at New York University Tisch School of the Arts where she studied cinema.
- DaCosta started her career working as a production assistant with some heavy hitters. After graduating, Nia worked as a production assistant for a period of time where she added some legendary heavy hitters onto her resume.
- DaCosta's journey with 'Little Woods' began in 2015. Three years before Little Woods made its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, the script was one of twelve projects chosen for the 2015 Sundance Screenwriters and Directors Labs.
- DaCosta and Tessa Thompson have a history of working together. Now that we have confirmation of Tessa Thompson's appearance in The Marvels, it should be noted that DaCosta and Thompson met when they were a part of the 2015 Sundance Screenwriters and Directors Labs, and worked together on DaCosta's short film Little Woods where Thompson was cast as the role of Ollie.
Adam Wingard (/ ˈ w ɪ ŋ ɡ ɑːr d / WING-gard; [1] [2] born December 3, 1982) is an American filmmaker. He has served as a film director, producer, screenwriter, editor, cinematographer , actor, and composer on numerous American films.
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Nia DaCosta (born November 8, 1989, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) 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.
