Nighthawk

Directed by Adam James Smith | 2026

At the world’s largest art factory in Shenzhen, China, a lonely painter – influenced by Edward Hopper’s depictions of urban alienation – ventures through the night, discovering connections with fellow migrants that ignite his own creative journey.

Genre
Documentary

Country
China

Duration
75 minutes (feature length), 45 minutes (broadcast length)

Format
4K video 16:9

Producers
Adam James Smith

Co producer
Song Ting, David Borenstein

Broadcaster
TBD

Support
Citta Films (China), Ivybridge (USA), Visual Anthropology Lab (UK), Stichting Connected Foundation (Netherlands)