Fixers, Crew & Permits — Alchemist Films
Shanghai is home turf for our team. We handle permits, locations, bilingual crew and gear so visiting productions can focus on story. Recent work includes interviews on the Bund, night b-roll in Lujiazui, and interiors in the Former French Concession—all cleared, scheduled and translated by our fixers.
For specialist teams, see our Shanghai camera crew and Shanghai equipment rental. For national coverage, start at the China video production fixer hub.
For smaller corporate shoots, district notice + on-site security coordination is often enough; larger or branded setups require formal permits. We advise the right path, file paperwork, and plan around foot traffic and quiet hours.
Crew and gear are local—bilingual producer/PA, camera + gaffer, FX3/FX6, Ronin, primes and audio. If you need a bigger package, we source from Shanghai rental houses and manage insurance and pick-up/return.
Bund, Lujiazui, Former French Concession and business districts—reference photos, access notes, best light, and load-in plans.
District notice vs formal permits, security coordination, property management approvals; we handle filings and timelines.
English–Mandarin coordination for crew, clients and authorities; schedules, releases and call sheets handled end-to-end.
Local camera, gaffer and PA—interviews, corporate b-roll, run-and-gun; fast confirmation for small teams.
Same-day Sony FX3/FX6, Ronin, primes/zooms, audio and lighting via local houses. See Shanghai equipment rental →
On-site liaison with security/management, crowd control, quiet-hour planning and contingency routes.
DIT, backups and transfers; secure drive hand-off or encrypted upload according to protocol.
Need Beijing, Shenzhen or Guangzhou? We coordinate shoots across China from the China fixer hub.
Ready to Elevate Your Shanghai Video Production?
Confirm a bilingual producer and camera team in 24–48 hours for most corporate shoots. We’ll advise permits, locations and a realistic schedule for your storyboard.
For small crews, written notice and on-site security coordination are often sufficient; larger or branded setups require formal permits. We advise on the right path and file on your behalf.
Yes—advance coordination is required. We plan around peak foot traffic and security and secure written approvals where needed.
Camera + producer can be confirmed within 24–48 hours for most corporate shoots; complex scenes require more lead time.
Yes—Sony FX3/FX6, cine primes/zooms, audio and lighting. We manage pick-up/return and insurance. See Shanghai equipment rental.
Central districts have restrictions. We propose permitted zones or stabilized alternatives and handle filings as needed.
