Bilingual crews, permits, casting and gear—night-friendly ops along the Pearl River and Zhujiang New Town, with coverage from Shamian Island to Baiyun Mountain and Pazhou.
Optimized routing for Pearl River waterfront, bridges and skyline plates with safe night moves and parking plans.
Road-use approvals, park/scenic access and private interiors coordinated with detailed risk and crowd plans.
Studios and gear near set; equipment rental and casting across Cantonese & Mandarin markets.
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| Activity | Authority | Reference Lead Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road use / sidewalks (tripods, lighting, traffic mgmt.) | Guangzhou PSB Traffic Police | Within 20 working days (no fee listed) | Temporary road occupation requires a traffic-safety review; file early for riverside and CBD moves. |
| Parks / riverfront / scenic | District park/riverfront offices | 5–15 working days | Usage fees/supervision may apply; riverbank crowd plans needed on weekends and holidays. |
| Private interiors (offices, malls, towers) | Property/asset management | 1–7 working days | Access letter, insurance and elevator/parking holds required. |
| UAV flights (urban) | CAAC UOM platform | 3–10 working days typical | Real-name registration; controlled airspace and >120 m true altitude require approval via UOM. |
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| Window | Weather | Production Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mar–May | Humid, warming | Great for exteriors; prep dehumidification for interiors. |
| Apr–Jun | Rainy season | Hold indoor alternates; canopy for riverside. |
| Jul–Sep | Rain + typhoon risk | Pad contingency days; monitor advisories. |
| Oct–Nov | Crisp, stable | Peak demand; book early around National Day. |
| Dec–Feb | Mild, damp | Shorter days; prioritize interiors and factories. |
Coordinated by Production Coordination.
Local kit via Equipment Rental and locations via Location & Permits.
Also see: Casting.
We paired heritage textures in Liwan with Zhujiang New Town neon. Unit A handled interiors and interviews; Unit B captured bridges and river traffic plates. A road-use filing covered tripod and lighting on the promenade; UAV shots were planned in suitable airspace via UOM. Delivery: one brand film + 16 social cutdowns in two languages.