Video Production in Beijing – Alchemist Films

 

Among popular cities in China, Beijing is one of the best places for video production. The reason is that it is one of the ancient cities on earth Beijing is one of the most visited cities in the world with a population of over 20 million. Become a modern city Beijing has the beauty of its ancient buildings and long-term culture. So filming in Beijing gives a wide range of appearances. It has undergone mass development. . The places which you like most for your video production in Beijing are The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, The Temple of Heaven, The Summer Palace, Beihai Park, and more. Although Mandarin Chinese is the native language, through the city’s rapid progress and the investment China has poured into its financial system as well as the film industry’s infrastructure, English has become more far and wide spoken especially among film professionals.

Alchemist Films is a local, trusted, experienced video production crew based in Beijing that offers a tailor-made solution for all things related to your shoot in China.

Why did you choose us for Video production in Beijing?

Alchemist Films is a Beijing-based video production company since 2011. Alchemist Films will provide clients full support for film and video production requirements in order to shoot in Beijing. Foreign clients and ad agencies from all over the world contact us for their video shoots in Beijing. Our production house specializes in fixing productions for overseas clients. Our team of English-speaking fixers and producers has extensive experience working with “Western creatives” and “Chinese crews”. Over the years, we have helped countless clients run smooth and seamless video productions in Beijing and throughout China. Today, we are one of China’s top video production companies specializing in fixing services for premium documentaries and TV commercials.

Video Production Services in Beijing

Beijing Fixer Services:

For film, documentary, and television video shooting, Beijing is one of the most preferred locations. You will need a local and experienced crew to discover this ancient city for your video shoot. As a Beijing fixer, we fix the location by granting a location permit and arranging everything for a film or video shooting. We are local experts and well known to the areas of Beijing with regards to the local languages, customs, and rates. We provide access to accommodation, food, and transportation to accelerate the production process.  

Beijing Film Equipment Services:

We also provide film equipment for rental in Beijing. We offer camera rental and film gear rental. We do location scouting as a part of pre-production work for film-making and commercial production. China is Arri-based. Additional equipment can be easily imported from Hong Kong. China has a good stock of locally available equipment including Arri 435 & 535, Pegasus Crane, Libra Heads, Panther Dollies, as well as new Alexa and Phantom cameras. The more complicated shoots require equipment such as Fly-Cam, Motion Control, Steady-Cam, or Tracing Cars that can be easily accessed from Hong Kong suppliers. If you are planning on bringing in your own gear our Chinese fixer/producer organizes easy customs clearance.

Since 2010 the owner: Jack Zhang and his Alchemist Film team contributing a tremendous role in the production industry of Beijing and China. They help in growing the worldwide business in China and growing the brotherhood of countries with China.

When to Shoot in Beijing:

China is a large country with a vast diversity of climates. North and central China tends to have hot, dry summers (June to September) and freezing cold winters (December to March) with clear blue skies. Southeast China has rainy, semi-tropical summers and cool winters. Western and Himalayan China has very harsh, cold winters. For monthly weather statistics please see here.

Festivals and events of interest to filmmakers and photographers include:

• Chinese New Year held in January / February

 • Lantern Festival in February

 • Pure and Bright Festival (Qingming) in April

 • Shanghai F1 Grand Prix in April

 • Dragon Boat Festival in June

 • Xinjiang Apricot Blossom from June to September

 • Mid-Autumn Festival in September / October

 • Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival runs from December to February

Public holidays may affect timing, availability, and costs. In particular, it’s best to avoid shooting around Chinese New Year, May Day, and Labour Day. See here for public holiday dates in China.

For any inquiries about producing your next production in the incredible Beijing, please reach out to us at any time by email or phone. Our producers are constantly on standby to answer all of your questions.