Harrison Huang is a B-list Chinese American actor who is up for the role of “Wushu Warrior,” the world’s first-ever AAPI-led superhero film. Things spiral when Harrison discovers that he has to screen test against a newcomer named Jimmy, who he fears will replace him as “Hollywood’s Asian.” Inspired by a real tragedy.
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Directed By Nathan Xia
USA | Narrative | 13 min
World Premiere
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Strong language
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
English
World Premiere
2025
13 minutes
Comedy, Drama
Narrative
USA
Nathan Xia
Nathan Xia is a Chinese American actor, filmmaker, and alternative artist from San Diego, California. His films have been screened at film festivals such as Uninterrupted Film Festival and Urbanworld Film Festival. They have won awards at the Nashville Film Festival and the Ouray International Film Festival. Xia's innate fascination with misunderstood people inspires him to tell stories driven by emotional performances from complex characters. His films explore mental health, coming-of-age, and the Asian American experience through an emotionally vibrant and comedic personal lens.
Po Wei Su
Nathan Xia
Nathan Xia
Nathan Xia
Kevin Changaris
Jack Wang
Jade Kaiser
Dustin Hahn
Jim Cummings
Executive Producers: Benny Luo
Yao King
and Benjamin Wiessner
Cinematographer: Ayinde Anderson
Editor: Tiffany Lin
Production Designer: Annie Becker
Costume Designer: Sailor Gonzales
Composer: Zach Michel (Junior Varsity)
Sound Designer: AnDy Wu