Alchemist Films
China • Production • Fixer

Shenzhen Film Production

We design production days that actually work in Shenzhen—Futian skylines, Nanshan tech/coast and Dapeng heritage/beaches—backed by permits, casting, bilingual crew, and ready‑to‑go equipment. Plug into our China fixer hub and Shenzhen fixer team to move fast without surprises.

We align with local park/venue guidance, e.g., the 13‑km Shenzhen Bay Park waterfront and district heritage zones.

3 Proven Route Plans

Futian CBD • Skyline

Looks Ping An Finance Center vistas, Lianhuashan Park overlooks, civic axis.

Skyscraper backdrops around Ping An Finance Center with cutaways at Lianhuashan. Evening glass reflections and controlled night lighting. Crowd plans for plazas.

Inline links: permits, coordination.

Nanshan • Tech & Coast

Looks OCT‑LOFT creative park, Shenzhen Bay Park boardwalks, skyline‑over‑water.

Industrial‑to‑creative textures in OCT‑LOFT; long lens skyline across the 13‑km bayfront; sunset walk‑and‑talks with wind considerations.

Inline links: permits, equipment.

Dapeng • Heritage & Beaches

Looks Dapeng Fortress lanes, coastal walls, coves.

Historic walled town sequences with coastal inserts; plan travel buffer, site approvals and potential aerial filings.

Inline links: permits, drone.

Location Vignettes

Shenzhen Bay Park

A 13‑km waterfront spanning Nanshan to Futian with recreation and mangrove zones—ideal for skyline jogs, bikes and riverside dialogue. Timing and wind exposure matter.

OCT‑LOFT

Converted factory courtyards with cafés, galleries and weekend creative markets; textured brick and steel for fashion and doc b‑roll.

Nantou Ancient City

Walled‑city heritage, alleys and gates—the origin of Shenzhen’s urban history—excellent for cultural sequences and interviews.

Dapeng Fortress

Ming‑era coastal defense town ~55 km east; lanes, gates and walls with sea views—best with early start and crowd‑aware routing.

Ask our Shenzhen fixer team to scout vantage points and plan crowd control.

Seasonal Risk Calendar

Oct–Mar

Mild & drier

Stable windows for corporate and interview looks; cool snaps possible.

Apr–May

Showers rising

Add rain cover and backup interiors; humidity climbs.

Jun–Aug

Wettest + some typhoons

Heavy rain likely; lightning protocols and alt schedules recommended.

Sep

Storm tapering

Storms still possible; great skies post‑rain for skyline shots.

We monitor forecasts and build buffers during monsoon/typhoon months; see coordination.

Permit Scenarios

ScenarioApproverLead Time*Notes
Waterfront boardwalk (Bay Park)Park/district mgmt2–4+ wksCrowd plan; wind/noise; possible night limits.
OCT‑LOFT courtyardsProperty mgmtdays–wksLoad‑in routes; music/street event windows.
Nantou alleyway sequenceHeritage/site owner3–6+ wksCapacity limits; signage and heritage protections.
Dapeng FortressSite/district3–6+ wksTravel time; early call; potential UAV filings.

*Varies by footprint and season. We can soft‑hold dates during review.

Packages & Crew

Interview Unit

2‑cam A/B, primes, LED key + back, sound kit; bilingual AC/utility. Great for Futian interiors.

Doc Run‑and‑Gun

FX6/FX9 or Komodo, zoom + prime, tubes, light grip, wireless hop; street‑smart footprint for OCT‑LOFT and Nantou.

Commercial Lighting

Aputure 600/1200 + SkyPanels, distro, frames/neg; gaffer + 2 electrics; van/truck and generator planning.

See equipment rental and casting.

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Ready to Plan?

Send your outline and dates. We’ll map a route plan, secure permits, hold crew and gear, and build weather buffers so your schedule sticks.

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Last updated: Aug 2025