Shanghai Film Crew Services – Elevate Your Production in the City of Lights

Shanghai film crew services offered by Shoot in China provide a seamless experience for international filmmakers looking to capture the dynamic energy of this global metropolis. Established in 2012, our team combines over three decades of video production expertise to deliver high-quality services that meet international standards while navigating the unique aspects of filming in China. From high-end commercials and feature films to documentaries and corporate videos, we cover every step of the production process, including bilingual crews, professional fixers, comprehensive location scouting, talent casting, detailed logistics management, and accurate translation services.

Comprehensive Production Support

Our Shanghai film crew services include a wide range of professional support options designed to make your production successful. We understand the challenges of filming in a foreign country and have developed systems to ensure everything runs smoothly from pre-production through final delivery. Our experienced team handles all the complexities of working in China, allowing you to focus on creative decisions and artistic vision.

Bilingual Crews: Bilingual directors, production assistants, and camera operators ensure clear communication and smooth collaboration between local and international teams, eliminating language barriers that can disrupt production schedules.
Fixers: Local experts handle the day-to-day logistics of production, from obtaining necessary permits to coordinating transportation and managing local regulations, ensuring your shoot runs efficiently without unexpected delays.
Location Scouting: We explore diverse locations across Shanghai and neighboring cities like Beijing and Shenzhen, offering unique backdrops that capture the authentic character of modern China while meeting your specific creative requirements.
Casting: Our experienced casting directors help you find the perfect talent to bring your vision to life, drawing from extensive databases of professional actors, models, and real people who can authentically represent your story.
Logistics: From professional equipment rental to accommodation arrangements and catering services, our team handles every logistical detail with precision and attention to your specific production needs and budget constraints.

Turnkey Production Solutions

At Shoot in China, we offer complete turnkey solutions for your film production requirements in Shanghai. Our comprehensive services begin with creative concept development and scriptwriting, followed by professional filming, meticulous editing, and high-quality post-production. We also provide English and Mandarin editing, custom motion graphics, creative animation, and professional video localization to ensure your final product resonates with both local Chinese audiences and international viewers. Our approach ensures consistency in quality and vision throughout the entire production pipeline.

Advanced Post Production Capabilities

In addition to our professional film crew services, we offer comprehensive post production capabilities that meet international standards. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced technical team ensure your project receives the attention to detail it deserves during the crucial final stages of production. We work with the latest software and technology to deliver results that exceed expectations while maintaining efficient workflows and meeting tight deadlines.

Editing: Our experienced editors work in both English and Mandarin to bring your vision to life, creating compelling narratives that engage audiences while maintaining technical excellence in color grading and audio mixing.
Motion Graphics: Enhance the visual appeal of your project with dynamic motion graphics tailored to your story, creating memorable visual elements that reinforce your brand identity and messaging objectives.
Animation: Create captivating animations that engage viewers and enhance storytelling, whether you need simple explainer videos or complex character animations for commercial or narrative projects.
Video Localization: Adapt your video content for local audiences, ensuring cultural relevance and regional appeal through accurate translation, appropriate cultural references, and region-specific marketing considerations.

Professional Photography Services

We also offer a complete range of photography services to complement your film production needs in Shanghai. Our professional photographers understand the specific requirements of production stills and marketing materials, ensuring consistent visual quality across all your project deliverables. We provide both studio and location photography services with professional lighting equipment and experienced technical support.

Creative Photography: Capture the essence of your story with artistic, high-quality images for promotional materials, press kits, and marketing campaigns that maintain visual consistency with your filmed content.
Behind-the-Scenes: Document your production process with engaging behind-the-scenes shots that showcase the effort and passion behind your film, creating valuable additional content for social media and promotional use.

Equipment and Technical Resources

Our comprehensive equipment rental services include access to top professional brands such as Canon, Sony, and Arri, ensuring you have the right tools for your specific production requirements. Additionally, we provide licensed drone pilots with extensive experience in aerial cinematography for dynamic aerial shots that add unique perspectives to your production. Our technical team maintains all equipment to the highest standards and provides on-set support to ensure optimal performance during your shoot.

Experienced Production Team

With over 15 years of successful partnership between Clark Wang and Matt Clarke, our team brings a wealth of international production experience to every project. We understand both Western production standards and Chinese business practices, creating the perfect bridge for international productions filming in Shanghai. Our collective experience spans commercials, feature films, documentaries, and corporate productions for major global brands.

Matt Clarke: A UK film graduate with BBC experience, Matt has spent 16 years in China handling diverse production roles and understands the specific requirements of international productions working in the Chinese market.
Clark Wang: Since 2006, Clark has built an extensive network throughout China and leveraged his language skills and cultural understanding to support projects for major global brands seeking to establish presence in the Chinese market.
Yann Ma: An award-winning documentary filmmaker with a Master’s in International Journalism, Yann is fluent in multiple languages and excels as a news fixer and production coordinator for international media organizations.

Our Shanghai film production services have supported numerous international productions, providing the local expertise and professional resources needed to create outstanding visual content in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Whether you’re planning a commercial, documentary, or feature film project, our team has the experience and resources to ensure your production succeeds in capturing the unique energy and visual richness of Shanghai and greater China.