Nathan Xia Signs With M88

Chinese American actor, filmmaker, and alternative artist joins talent agency

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:24pm

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A bold, graphic composition of stark black silhouettes and jagged geometric shapes, conceptually representing the themes of mental health, coming-of-age, and the Asian American experience explored in Nathan Xia's films.An abstract visual metaphor for the emotionally vibrant and comedic films of rising Chinese American filmmaker Nathan Xia.San Diego Today

Nathan Xia, a Chinese American actor, filmmaker, and alternative artist from San Diego, California, has signed with the talent agency M88 for representation. Xia is known for his short film 'Adam's Song,' which screened at multiple festivals and won awards before being acquired for online and broadcast distribution. He is now developing 'Adam's Song' into a feature film and has several other projects in the works, including an undisclosed Netflix series.

Why it matters

Xia's signing with M88 represents a significant career milestone, as the agency is known for representing many prominent Asian American entertainers. His work exploring themes of mental health, coming-of-age, and the Asian American experience through an emotionally vibrant and comedic lens has garnered critical acclaim, and his transition to feature filmmaking and a major Netflix role could help bring greater visibility to Asian American stories and talent in the industry.

The details

Xia is a Chinese American actor, filmmaker, and alternative artist from San Diego, California. His short film 'Adam's Song' (2023) screened at multiple festivals and won awards at the Nashville Film Festival and the Ouray International Film Festival before being acquired for online distribution by Wong Fu Productions, NextShark, and FilmShortage, and broadcast TV distribution by PBS. The film follows a musician whose personal and professional life are at a crisis point, and the sudden death of his uncle tests his family as they try to organize a traditional Chinese funeral in rural Texas. Xia is now developing 'Adam's Song' into a feature film with producer Benjamin Wiessner of Vanishing Angle, with plans to shoot the project this fall. Xia has also directed other short films, including 'Ayo, Check Up!,' a basketball mental-health dramedy, and 'Flavor of the Month,' which is currently on the festival circuit.

  • In 2023, Xia's short film 'Adam's Song' was acquired for online and broadcast distribution.
  • Xia is currently developing 'Adam's Song' into a feature film, with plans to shoot the project this fall.

The players

Nathan Xia

A Chinese American actor, filmmaker, and alternative artist from San Diego, California, known for his emotionally vibrant and comedic short films that explore themes of mental health, coming-of-age, and the Asian American experience.

M88

A talent agency that has signed Xia for representation, known for representing many prominent Asian American entertainers.

Benjamin Wiessner

A producer at Vanishing Angle who is working with Xia to develop 'Adam's Song' into a feature film.

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What they’re saying

“Nathan is a wildly talented and perceptive filmmaker ready for a major breakout. I can't wait for audiences around the world to laugh and cry and walk away inspired when they witness Adam's Song.”

— Benjamin Wiessner, Producer, Vanishing Angle

What’s next

Xia plans to shoot the feature film adaptation of 'Adam's Song' this fall, and his latest short film 'Flavor of the Month' is currently on the festival circuit.

The takeaway

Xia's signing with M88 represents a significant career milestone for the Chinese American filmmaker, whose emotionally vibrant and comedic work exploring themes of mental health, coming-of-age, and the Asian American experience has garnered critical acclaim. His transition to feature filmmaking and a major Netflix role could help bring greater visibility to Asian American stories and talent in the industry.