Nia DaCosta

A trailblazer in modern filmmaking, Nia DaCosta was born in 1989 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Her directorial journey began in 2015 and she has been making waves in the genres of drama, horror, and crime, with her most notable works being "Little Woods" and "Candyman". Although she didn't bag any major film festivals awards yet, her distinct storytelling style, which is often characterized by layered narratives and strong, complex female characters, has won her critical acclaim. Nia DaCosta, with her raw and unflinching vision, continues to challenge the norms and push the boundaries of contemporary cinema.