China is complex.
We make it work.
We open doors in China
Filming in China requires more than a production crew — it requires access, local knowledge, and the ability to navigate a complex system with confidence.
Almost Red works with international filmmakers, broadcasters, and production companies who need a reliable partner on the ground. Based in Chengdu, with a bilingual team rooted in both China and Europe, we support productions across some of China’s most diverse and logistically challenging environments.
We handle what others can’t — permits, local crew, logistics, and cultural navigation — so your team can focus entirely on the content.
Production support in China, from access to execution
Permits & Access — Filming in China often depends on relationships and local knowledge. We manage permits across public, institutional, and sensitive locations, coordinating directly with local authorities to ensure access where others may not.
Locations & Field Production — From major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu to remote rural areas and culturally specific regions, we work beyond the obvious — with real knowledge of the terrain and how to operate within it.
Local Crew & Equipment — We provide access to experienced local crews, including cinematographers, sound recordists, fixers, and production assistants, along with equipment sourcing adapted to international production standards.
Bilingual Coordination — Our team operates fluently in Chinese and English, bridging communication between international directors, local crews, institutions, and partners at every stage of production.
Logistics & Entry Support — We assist with visas, travel coordination, invitation letters, and administrative processes for international teams working in China, always adapting to local regulations and the scale of each production.
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Selected production experience in China
We have supported international productions across a wide range of formats — from broadcast documentaries and corporate films to live events and multi-location shoots.
Our work includes on-the-ground production services in China for Rabbitz Film AG (Munich), supporting multiple Siemens projects, including Siemens Healthineers: 600km Through China and a series of shoots for Siemens Energy across mainland China and Hong Kong.
We have also collaborated with ich.tv (Germany) on location filming at the Chengdu Panda Research Base and Butler Academy, coordinated live event coverage for the Shao Cheng NuArt Festival in Chengdu, and managed multi-location documentary production across rural China for an international NGO (Concentric Circles Project).
These projects reflect our ability to operate across different regions, formats, and institutional frameworks — always adapting to what filming in China actually demands.
More selected work can be found in our Commercials section.
