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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.
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 that seems...
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.
Nov 11, 2023 · Nia DaCosta, the youngest director in the MCU, talks about her vision, advice, and challenges for The Marvels, the Captain Marvel sequel. She reveals how she rewatched Iron Man 3, collaborated with the cast, and nerded out with Iman Vellani.
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.
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.
