Gia Coppola
Gia Coppola
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Gia Coppola is the daughter of Francis Ford Coppola, a renowned film director, producer, and screenwriter.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on January 1, 1987, in New York City.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American
Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Early Life and Background
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Gia Coppola grew up in a family of filmmakers. Her father is Francis Ford Coppola, the acclaimed director of The Godfather trilogy, while her mother is Eleanor Coppola. Gia's siblings include Roman Coppola, a filmmaker, and Sofia Coppola, an actress and director.
As the niece of Talia Shire and August Coppola, Gia was exposed to the world of filmmaking from a young age. She spent much of her childhood on film sets, observing her family members at work. This early exposure likely influenced Gia's decision to pursue a career in the film industry.
Major Accomplishments
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Gia began her career in the film industry as an intern on her sister Sofia's 2003 film Lost in Translation. She continued working behind-the-scenes, eventually transitioning to screenwriting and directing. Her directorial debut was with the 2016 film Palo Alto, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
Notable Works or Actions
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Gia directed The Bling Ring, a 2013 biographical crime drama about a group of teenagers who burglarized several mansions in Los Angeles.
In 2019, she released her third feature film, Mainstream.
Quotes by Gia Coppola
The hardest thing on 'Palo Alto' was letting go because I kept working on it, trying to make it better.
Ive always been very comfortable in a set environment. All the collaborating going on, seeing how actors work - it all excites me.