Bilingual producers, permits, casting, crews, gear, and end-to-end coordination for international shoots in Shanghai.
We localize boards, scout look‑alikes, and advise on local talent usage fees. We also validate feasibility for permits, night exteriors on the Bund, and any aerial work.
Permits & notifications filed, casting held (actors & models), crewed with bilingual HODs, and gear locked via equipment rental. We build a day‑by‑day shoot plan with travel buffers for cross‑river moves.
Lean units for street work; larger units for stage and road control. Typical core: Producer/PM, Director, DP, 1st AC, Gaffer, Grip, Sound, HMUA, PA/Drivers.
On‑set DIT and backups; offline/online in China or handoff. We also provide post‑production in Chinese/English workflows.
Iconic riverfront skyline. Crowd control and tripod use require approvals; road closures need traffic police authorization. Best at dawn/blue hour.
Nearby: Nanjing Rd Pedestrian St, Huangpu ferry piers.
Plane trees, lilongs, cafés. Great for lifestyle pieces. Narrow streets: small unit advised.
Restored warehouses and bridges; textured night reflections, strong lines.
Contemporary façades and open promenades. Permits needed for staging/lighting.
Classical architecture; timing and permits crucial due to footfall.
Watertown vibe within the city; manage tourist hours; tight alleys.
Tip: Many landmarks along the Huangpu (The Bund, Lujiazui, Nanjing Rd) appear frequently in film/TV—permits and timing matter.
| Window | Weather & light | Production notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mar–May | Mild, greener streets; spring showers possible. | Great for exteriors and talent comfort. Pack rain covers and dehumidifiers for gear rooms. |
| Mid‑Jun–early Jul (Meiyu) | Frequent rain; humidity spikes. | Favor interiors or covered exteriors; build weather‑hold days; mold control for wardrobe/props. |
| Late Jul–Sep (Typhoon risk) | Hot & humid; occasional extreme rain/wind episodes. | Keep contingency locations; avoid aerials on short notice; schedule night shoots for comfort. |
| Late Sep–Nov | Generally the best light and stability. | Peak window for street pieces and skyline magic hours. |
| Dec–Feb | Cold, damp; shorter daylight. | Cozy interiors; add heaters and anti‑condensation protocols for lenses. |
Filming in public streets, parks, and riverfront areas requires permission. Tripods, lighting, or crowd management trigger permits/notifications.
Any on‑road filming or lane control requires applications to the Shanghai traffic police. Elevated roads are a special category and must be cleared with the municipal traffic police HQ; district roads go via the local traffic police brigade.
Museums, historical blocks, and waterfronts have separate site permissions in addition to city procedures. Build lead time for multi‑agency sign‑off.
Note: Unpermitted road filming is actively enforced in Shanghai—plan for proper approvals and rolling control when needed.
We provide aerial & FPV services and can advise on feasible routes and safe alternatives.
Lock gear via our equipment rental network and assign bilingual HODs through our Shanghai production crew bench.
Brief: “Future‑ready Shanghai” brand film with day/night skyline, street lifestyle, and office scenes.
Plan: Day 1 Lujiazui offices → twilight Bund; Day 2 Former French Concession lifestyle; Day 3 West Bund + studio pack shots. No‑drone option (gimbal + rooftops) to avoid airspace delays.
Outcome: Delivered hero 60s and 15s cut‑downs in two languages; stills pulled from 6K master for OOH. Permits covered public spaces and limited curbside loading; zero shutdowns.
For multi‑city runs beyond Shanghai, our China video production fixer team handles national filings and logistics continuity.
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