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Filmmaker Xia Tackles Mental Health with Film
3 Apr
Summary
- Xia's short film 'Adam's Song' won awards and was acquired for distribution.
- The film explores mental health, family, and the Asian American experience.
- Feature film adaptation of 'Adam's Song' is set to shoot this fall.
Chinese American filmmaker Nathan Xia, known for his art tackling mental health and identity, is developing his short film 'Adam's Song' into a feature. This film dives into the complexities of the Asian American experience, mental health, and family relationships.
'Adam's Song' (2023) received critical acclaim, screening at multiple festivals and winning awards at the Nashville Film Festival and Ouray International Film Festival. It was subsequently acquired for online distribution by platforms like Wong Fu Productions and broadcast by PBS.
The narrative follows Adam at a personal and professional crisis point, exacerbated by his uncle's death and a family struggling with a traditional funeral. The feature film adaptation is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall of 2026, with Benjamin Wiessner producing.
Xia's other works include 'Ayo, Check Up!', a dramedy focused on basketball and mental health, and 'Flavor of the Month,' currently on its festival circuit. As an actor, he has appeared in Apple TV's 'Loot' and has an upcoming role in a Netflix series.
