Introduction to Shanghai Film Crew Services

Shanghai film crew services offer a unique blend of expertise, culture, and convenience for international filmmakers seeking professional production support in China. Since 2012, Shoot in China has been delivering high-quality production assistance that bridges cultural and linguistic gaps for global productions. Our boutique production house combines decades of video production experience to serve a diverse array of clients—from commercials and films to documentaries and corporate videos. With over 1,600 projects successfully completed, we specialize in turning complex creative concepts into seamless, high-quality productions that meet international standards while respecting local regulations and cultural nuances.

Comprehensive Production Support

Our turnkey production services cover every step from pre-production planning to final delivery, ensuring a smooth workflow throughout your project timeline. Let’s dive into the key elements that make our service comprehensive and reliable for international productions operating in China’s dynamic film market.

• Bilingual Crews and Fixers: Our crew members are fluent in both Mandarin and English, ensuring smooth communication between directors and cast/crew while navigating cultural differences that might otherwise create production delays.
• Location Scouting: We scout locations across Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Hong Kong to find the perfect backdrop for your film, handling all necessary permits and local approvals to ensure legal compliance.
• Casting Services: Whether you need actors or extras, our team can provide local talent with a range of accents and backgrounds, drawing from our extensive network of professional performers across mainland China.
• Logistics and Translation: Our fixers handle everything from transportation to accommodations, ensuring all production needs are met while our translation team provides professional services for scripts and on-set communication.

Professional Post-Production Capabilities

After the filming wraps up, our post-production team takes over with a comprehensive suite of services designed to polish your project to perfection. We understand that the editing phase is crucial for storytelling impact and audience engagement across different markets.

• Editing: Both English and Mandarin editing to suit your audience’s language preference, with editors who understand cultural context and narrative flow requirements for international distribution.
• Motion Graphics: Enhance your visuals with animated elements that capture attention while maintaining brand consistency and visual storytelling coherence throughout your production.
• Video Localization: Adapt the film for different markets, ensuring cultural relevance and appropriate messaging that resonates with local audiences while preserving the original creative vision.

Equipment Solutions and Aerial Filming

We provide top-tier equipment and licensed drone pilots to elevate your production quality while ensuring full compliance with Chinese aviation and filming regulations. Our rental inventory includes popular professional brands trusted by filmmakers worldwide.

• Digital Cameras: High-definition cameras for crisp visuals, including cinema-grade equipment that captures the dynamic range and color depth required for professional broadcast and streaming platforms.
• Lights & Sound: Professional lighting and sound equipment to ensure high-quality audio capture and visual consistency, with technicians who understand how to optimize equipment for various shooting conditions.
• Aerial Filming: Drones licensed by local authorities, offering dynamic perspectives with stunning shots that add production value while maintaining strict safety protocols and regulatory compliance.

Our Team: Expertise in Every Role

Shoot in China boasts a team of experienced professionals who bring diverse international perspectives and deep local knowledge to every project. Our crew members have worked across multiple genres and formats, ensuring we can handle any production challenge that arises during filming in China.

• Matt Clarke: A UK film graduate with BBC experience, Matt has spent 16 years in China handling diverse production roles and understands both Western production standards and Chinese filming requirements.
• Clark Wang: Since 2006, Clark has built an extensive network and leveraged his language skills to support projects for major global brands, facilitating smooth operations between international creative teams and local resources.
• Yann Ma: An award-winning documentary filmmaker with a Master’s in International Journalism, Yann is fluent in multiple languages and excels as a news fixer while bringing strong storytelling sensibilities to every project.

Why Choose Our Production Assistance

Working with professional Shanghai film crew services provides significant advantages for international productions navigating China’s complex filming landscape. Our team eliminates language barriers, handles bureaucratic procedures, and ensures cultural appropriateness while maintaining creative integrity. We’ve developed trusted relationships with local authorities, venues, and talent agencies that enable us to secure permissions and resources that might otherwise be challenging for foreign productions to obtain independently. Our comprehensive approach to production management means clients can focus on creative decisions while we handle the logistical complexities of filming in Shanghai and throughout China.