Bilingual producer/AD, camera, G&E, sound, DIT, drone, HMU—optimized for dense urban moves from the Bund boardwalk to Lujiazui towers and leafy lanes of the Former French Concession.
Producer/AD, camera team, and sound mixers experienced with international clients and procurement.
Road use, parks/scenic, riverfront, heritage, campus—mapped by district with realistic lead times.
City-friendly load-outs, studio blocks near set, and local equipment rental to minimize transfers.
| Department | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Line Producer (EN/CN), 1st AD (EN/CN), PM, PA | Bilingual call sheets; client comms & permitting. |
| Camera | Director/DP, 1st AC, 2nd AC, DIT | Mobile data wrangling; multi-cam sync; coordination. |
| G&E | Gaffer, Best Boy, Key Grip, Grip | Compact power plans for high-rise and riverfront moves. |
| Sound | Mixer, Boom Op | Dual-system; multilingual interview workflows. |
| Talent | HMU, Wardrobe, Props | Local styling options; casting and street selects. |
| Aerial | UAV Pilot + VO | CAAC UOM registered; drone/FPV options. |
Producer/AD, DP, 1st AC, Sound Mixer, Gaffer/Grip swing. Ideal for interviews + B-roll in two proximate zones.
Producer/AD, Director, DP, 1st/2nd AC, Gaffer + 2, Key Grip + 1, HMU, Wardrobe, PA, DIT.
Second team for parallel coverage (e.g., Lujiazui timelapse vs. interiors), unified media and color pipeline.
Rates vary by season, weekend/holiday load, and notice period. We hold alternates during national-level fixer requests and Golden Weeks.
| Activity | Authority | Reference Lead Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road use / sidewalks (tripods, lighting, traffic mgmt.) | Shanghai PSB Traffic Police (by district) | Decision commitment as fast as 2 working days once complete; statutory window up to 20 working days | Formal approval required for any road occupancy; plan marshals & cones; elevated/expressway handled separately. |
| Elevated roads / expressways | Elevated Roads Brigade | Apply >= 15 working days ahead | Strict safety basis; no approval fees listed; expect early AM windows and police supervision. |
| Parks / riverfront (Bund/West Bund) | District park/riverfront offices | 5–15 working days | Usage fees/supervision may apply; heritage façades need extra review. |
| Private interiors (offices, malls, towers) | Property/asset management | 1–7 working days | Access letter, insurance, risk plan; coordinate freight elevators and parking. |
| UAV flights (downtown) | CAAC UOM (airspace) + local coordination | 3–10 working days typical | Real-name registration; baseline 120 m AGL without special authorization; controlled zones require UOM application. |
Need the city fixer’s view? See Shanghai Video Production Fixer or escalate nationwide via China Video Production Fixer.
| Window | Weather | Production Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mar–May | Mild, blooming | Prime for exteriors; hold rain covers in April. |
| Mid-Jun–Early Jul | Meiyu (plum rain) | Extra interiors and canopies. |
| Late Aug–Mid-Sep | Typhoon-prone | Pad contingency days; monitor riverfront closures. |
| Oct–Nov | Crisp, clear | High demand around National Day Golden Week (Oct 1–8). |
| Dec–Feb | Cold, damp | Shorter daylight; prioritize interiors. |
See also: Location Scouting & Permits · Production Coordination · Equipment Rental · Casting
A global brand briefed us to contrast heritage façades with modern skyline. We split into two units: A‑unit interviews and interiors in Jingan, B‑unit timelapse and plates from Lujiazui and the Bund. Road‑use approval was filed in advance; aerials were flown in a legal corridor with UOM coordination. Delivery: 1 brand film + 12 social cutdowns in two languages, on schedule.