Your Local Partner for Film & Video Production
Filming in China offers stunning visuals—from ancient temples to futuristic skylines—but navigating permits, regulations, and local customs can be a major challenge. A China video fixer bridges that gap. Acting as your on-the-ground partner, a fixer manages logistics so your team can focus on storytelling.
With deep knowledge of filming regulations, trusted local contacts, and bilingual communication skills, our fixers make complex productions in China feel effortless. From commercial shoots to documentaries and branded content, we ensure your project runs smoothly.
We find and secure authentic, film-friendly locations across China—from megacities like Beijing and Shanghai to remote rural areas.
We handle all permit applications with local authorities, ensuring full legal compliance for smooth filming without delays.
We source professional actors, extras, and street cast characters from our nationwide talent database.
Access top-tier cameras, lighting, grip, and sound gear through our trusted rental partners in every major city.
We help book convenient and affordable hotels or long-stay options for your cast and crew near your shooting locations.
Need a bilingual 1st AD in Shenzhen or a cinematographer in Chengdu? We build production crews tailored to your needs.
We support your project beyond wrap day—with editors, colorists, VFX artists, and local studios ready to collaborate.
Our fixers are on-call day and night to resolve last-minute issues—be it location changes, customs delays, or equipment problems.
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Yes, filming permits are typically required for any commercial production in China—whether you’re shooting in public spaces, government buildings, or historical sites. The process can vary widely depending on the location and nature of your shoot. Some cities require approvals from multiple departments, including police, cultural bureaus, and local film offices.
Our fixers handle the entire permit process on your behalf. We know exactly which authorities to contact, how to prepare the correct documentation, and how much lead time is needed. Whether you're filming a branded video in Shanghai or a documentary in rural Yunnan, we ensure you're compliant, saving you from delays, fines, or shutdowns on set.
Yes, our fixers speak both Chinese and English fluently. This ensures smooth communication with local vendors and crew.
Yes. A professional fixer in China acts as a local producer, solving real-time technical and logistical problems that can disrupt your shoot. This includes managing location access, coordinating gear deliveries, dealing with last-minute permit issues, resolving crew delays, and communicating directly with local authorities or vendors in Chinese.
They ensure your schedule stays on track, troubleshoot power or weather-related issues, and handle emergency rescheduling or location swaps if needed. With their support, you reduce downtime, avoid costly mistakes, and keep your production moving efficiently—especially in regions where language and regulatory barriers can slow foreign crews down.
We arrange vans, trucks, and drivers to transport your team and gear safely and on time—anywhere in the country.
It’s best to engage a China video fixer at least 4–6 weeks before shooting. This allows enough time for permits, location scouting, and crew arrangements throughout China.
Yes, a China video fixer has trusted contacts for renting cameras, lighting, and other gear across China, ensuring you get high-quality equipment quickly and hassle-free.
