Xia Fan (樊夏) is a Chinese writer and director from Chongqing, based in London. After six years working in digital content and marketing, she studied filmmaking at London Film School. She also holds degrees in French Literature from Xiamen University and Film Studies from the University of Stirling. Her graduation short, My Friend Songzhi (2025), screened at the Festival of Future Storytellers, Beeston Film Festival and Mansfield Town Film Festival, among others. It won Best International Film at Cine International Film Festival and Best Director at Mansfield Town Film Festival.
