Nathan Xia
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Nathan Xia is a writer, director, actor, and musician hailing from San Diego, California. Xia's filmography reflects his passion for mental health, coming-of-age, and the Asian American experience, exploring these ideas through a vibrant, comedic, and absurd lens. Xia is deeply fascinated by people, leading him to create characters that are complex, unique, and at times, outright provocative.
His short film 'Goodnight America' (2021) - starring Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand - was an internet sensation, garnishing nearly one million views worldwide. His next film 'Oh, Mighty Ocean!' (2022) - starring Jack Griffo, Peyton List, and Jacob Bertrand - screened at film festivals throughout the US, later acquired and premiered online by the prestigious short film channel, Omeleto. His debut low-budget feature 'Chasing Sundance' (2023) which he wrote, directed, and starred in with long-time collaborator Jacob Staudenmaier, has been acquired for domestic distribution and can be found on online streaming platforms.
Xia's relentless passion for cinema grows each day and is eager to continue sharing his stories with the world.
His short film 'Goodnight America' (2021) - starring Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand - was an internet sensation, garnishing nearly one million views worldwide. His next film 'Oh, Mighty Ocean!' (2022) - starring Jack Griffo, Peyton List, and Jacob Bertrand - screened at film festivals throughout the US, later acquired and premiered online by the prestigious short film channel, Omeleto. His debut low-budget feature 'Chasing Sundance' (2023) which he wrote, directed, and starred in with long-time collaborator Jacob Staudenmaier, has been acquired for domestic distribution and can be found on online streaming platforms.
Xia's relentless passion for cinema grows each day and is eager to continue sharing his stories with the world.
