How early must we file for public-way filming in Shanghai?

Official guidance for occupying ground roads for filming specifies applying 15 working days in advance to the relevant district Traffic Police. Elevated-road filming is a separate item filed to the city traffic unit.

Does Shanghai have color-coded weather alerts?

Yes. China uses a four-tier warning system (blue, yellow, orange, red) and a corresponding emergency response system (Level IV to I). We align H&S thresholds with these warnings and the local Meiyu/typhoon cycle.

Do drones need special approvals?

Yes. Real-name registration and controlled-airspace applications run via CAAC’s UOM platform; we provide licensed pilots and file buffers.

Can you supply a bilingual team?

Yes. Producer/AD/Coordinator, DP/AC, Gaffer/Grip, Sound, DIT and PA pool with EN/zh‑Hans coverage; we brief client and agency interfaces explicitly.

Shanghai Video Production Team

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Team Blueprints — Built for Shanghai

Lean Corporate (1–2 Days)

Producer/Coordinator (EN/zh‑Hans)
DP + AC · Sound · Gaffer/Grip (compact)
FX9/FX6 + zooms; LED‑first kit for elevators

Commercial Unit (2–4 Days)

Producer · 1st AD · DP · ACs · Gaffer/Best Boy/Grips
Venice/Mini LF + primes; wireless & DIT
Traffic drawings, public‑way controls, vehicle staging

Doc/Lifestyle Splits (3 Days)

Two pods: A (interviews) / B (city plates)
Gbig corridors and riverwalk arcs; compliance‑first routes
Daily proxies with timecoded notes

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Bilingual Comms Map — Who Talks to Whom

Role	EN/zh‑Hans Interface	Primary Channel	Notes
Producer / 1st AD	Client & Agency	Call sheet + radio CH‑1	Lock approvals, signoffs, contingencies
Coordinator	Property/Traffic Police windows	Docs tracker	Slot filings; book freight elevators & staging
DP / Gaffer / Key Grip	Location & Safety	Radio CH‑2	Footprint, power, weather thresholds
Sound / DIT	Post Supervisor	Media log	Checksum logs; secure handoff

Compliance Triggers — Shanghai

Ground roads/sidewalks: File to district Traffic Police 15 working days in advance for occupying roads to film.
Elevated roads: Separate item to the city traffic unit; strict disallowances around peak hours/major events.
Vehicles: Time‑of‑day restrictions for non‑Shanghai plates on many elevated corridors; verify the current notice before load‑ins.
UAV: Real‑name registration + controlled‑airspace approvals via CAAC UOM; licensed pilots only.

Permits & filings support: Location & Permits.

Weather & Alerts — How We Decide to Shift

Signal	Meaning	Team Action
Blue/Yellow Warning (rain/typhoon)	Early impacts likely	Shorten exterior time, prep alternates, shore power
Orange Warning	Severe weather expected	Move to interiors/stage; secure elevated & riverfront plans
Red Warning	Extreme risk	Stand down exteriors; safety & asset protection first
Meiyu entry (2025: Jun 7)	Persistent rain/humidity	Wet‑weather rigs, canopies, dehumidifiers; pad days

Shanghai uses national four‑tier weather warnings (red/orange/yellow/blue) and emergency responses (Level I–IV). We key our H&S to these plus local advisories.

Studios & Clusters

Songjiang “Sci‑Tech Film City” cluster: world‑class film industry plan with stages, post and policy support.
Shanghai Film Park (Chedun): backlots and streetscapes for controlled “city” looks.
West Bund corridor: exterior culture venues; access varies by event—check venue-specific rules.

Crew + stage coordination: Production Coordination · Equipment · Casting · Post

Ops Case — 4‑Day Team Run (Jing'an → Bund → Lujiazui → Stage)

Objectives & Scope

Interviews, lifestyle plates, skyline hero; CN/EN deliverables
Public‑way tripods with consent; vehicle staging; UAV if approved

Team

Producer · 1st AD · Coordinator · DP/ACs · Gaffer/Grip · Sound · DIT · PAs

Day‑by‑Day

D1 Jing'an: Interviews + workplace b‑roll (compact LEDs)
D2 Bund: Tripod plates from public vantage; traffic‑reviewed footprint
D3 Lujiazui: Gimbal arcs & riverwalks; non‑peak load‑ins
D4 Stage: Controlled set for weather; product and macro

Compliance & Risk

Ground‑road occupation filed ≥15 working days; elevated road item if needed
Non‑Shanghai plates: restricted corridors on workdays—verify daily notice
UAV: UOM filings, licensed pilots, legal corridors only
Weather: Meiyu + typhoon plan; orange/red triggers move us to stage

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