Nia DaCosta
b. 1989 (age 37)
Brooklyn, NY
Director
Writer
Nia DaCosta (November 8, 1989) is an American screenwriter and director. She is known for her breakout film Little Woods (2019). Her other credits include directing two episodes of the British television series Top Boy (2019), and directing and co-writing Candyman (2020), an upcoming direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name.
Known For
Filmography
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★ 7.2
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
2026 Director
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★ 6.8
Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean
2026 Self
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★ 5.8
Hedda
2025 Director
Writer
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In Process: Ruth Negga & Nia DaCosta
2025 Actress
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The 35th Annual Gotham Awards
2025 Self
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★ 5.4
The Marvels
2023 Director
Writer
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★ 5.9
Candyman
2020 Director
Writer
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★ 7.7
Candyman
2020 Director
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★ 6.2
Little Woods
2019 Director
Writer
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Nia DaCosta: An IU Cinema Exclusive
2019 Self
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★ 4.1
Celeste
2014 Writer
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★ 2.4
Livelihood
2014 Writer
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★ 3.1
Night and Day
2013 Director
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★ 8.4
Top Boy
2011 Director
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The Water Dancer
Director
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The Lincoln Conspiracy
Director
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Southern Bastards
Writer
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Sleeping with the Enemy
Director
Writer
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Sex Criminals
Director