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Nia DaCosta

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Nia DaCosta
Writer and director Nia DaCosta breaks down her process for building dramatic tension, the advice she received from producer Jordan Peele, and how her first film 'Little Woods' informed her approach to her latest, 'Candyman.'
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Nia DaCosta: Crafting Cinematic Tension
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Nia DaCosta is known for Candyman (2021), Little Woods (2018) and Ghost Tape (2020).
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Tessa Thompson, Lily James, and Nia DaCosta at an event for Little Woods (2018)
Nia DaCosta
Nia DaCosta at an event for Little Woods (2018)
Nia DaCosta and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Candyman (2021)
Nia DaCosta and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Candyman (2021)
Teyonah Parris and Nia DaCosta in Candyman (2021)
Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris, and Nia DaCosta at an event for The Marvels (2023)
Nia DaCosta at an event for The Marvels (2023)
Nia DaCosta at an event for The Marvels (2023)
Nia DaCosta
Nia DaCosta
Nia DaCosta

Known for

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Candyman (2021)
Candyman
5.9
  • Writer
  • 2021
Tessa Thompson and Lily James in Little Woods (2018)
Little Woods
6.2
  • Writer
  • 2018
Ghost Tape (2020)
Ghost Tape
5.8
Podcast Series
  • Writer(creator)
The Marvels (2023)
The Marvels
  • Director
  • 2023

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  • Kesha in Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life (2013)
    Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life
  • I Love the 1880s (2012)
    I Love the 1880s
  • Shark Loves the Amazon (2011)
    Shark Loves the Amazon

Writer

  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Candyman (2021)
    Candyman
  • Ghost Tape (2020)
    Ghost Tape
    • (creator)
  • Tessa Thompson and Lily James in Little Woods (2018)
    Little Woods
  • Celeste
  • Livelihood

Producer

  • The Lincoln Conspiracy
    • In Development
  • Ghost Tape (2020)
    Ghost Tape
  • Candyman (2020)
    Candyman
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A Horror Fan's Guide to 'Candyman' From Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nia DaCosta
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A Horror Fan's Guide to 'Candyman' From Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nia DaCosta
Nia DaCosta: Crafting Cinematic Tension
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Nia DaCosta: Crafting Cinematic Tension
Ones to Watch in 2021
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Ones to Watch in 2021
'Candyman' x Juneteenth: A Message From Nia DaCosta
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'Candyman' x Juneteenth: A Message From Nia DaCosta

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    The first Black female filmmaker to open a movie at number 1.

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