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Nia DaCosta
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Nia DaCosta was born on 8 November 1989 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She is a writer and director, known for
Candyman (2021)
,
Little Woods (2018)
and
The Marvels (2023)
.
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Awards
7 wins & 9 nominations
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Known for
Candyman
5.9
Writer
2021
Little Woods
6.2
Writer
2018
The Marvels
5.5
Writer
2023
Hedda
Writer
2025
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Writer
7
Additional Crew
3
Director
9
Producer
5
Camera and Electrical Department
2
Editor
1
Second Unit or Assistant Director
1
Self
13
Thanks
1
Archive Footage
13
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Writer
Upcoming
1
Hedda
Writer
Post-production
2025
Previous
6
Ghost Tape
4.0
Podcast Series
co-created by
co-creator
2020–2024
8 episodes
The Marvels
5.5
written by
2023
Candyman
5.9
screenplay by
2021
Little Woods
6.2
written by
2018
Celeste
4.3
Short
screenplay
2014
Livelihood
Short
Writer
2014
Additional Crew
Previous
3
Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life
6.3
TV Series
production associate
2013
14 episodes
I Love the 1880s
6.0
TV Series
production associate and researcher
2012
1 episode
Shark Loves the Amazon
additional development
2011
Director
Upcoming
2
Hedda
Director
Post-production
2025
The Lincoln Conspiracy
Director
In Development
TV Series
Previous
7
The Marvels
5.5
Director
2023
Avengers Assemble: Flight Force
Video
Director
2022
Candyman
5.9
Director
2021
Candyman
7.7
Short
Director
2020
Top Boy
8.4
TV Series
Director
2019
2 episodes
Little Woods
6.2
Director
2018
Night and Day
4.0
Short
Director
2013
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4
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A Horror Fan's Guide to 'Candyman' From Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nia DaCosta
Clip 2:51
Nia DaCosta: Crafting Cinematic Tension
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Video 2:07
'Candyman' x Juneteenth: A Message From Nia DaCosta
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Alternative name
Nia Dacosta
Born
November 8
,
1989
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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Graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
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