On-the-Ground Production Services for International Shoots in China
Silkpath Production provides on-the-ground production support for international film, commercial, and documentary teams shooting in China.
We work with a network of trusted local production partners across China to handle permits, locations, logistics, and on-site coordination — so you can focus on the creative.
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Pre-Production Support
Location research & scouting
Filming permits & local approvals
Feasibility checks & local compliance
Budgeting & scheduling support
Production Support
Local crew coordination
Equipment & vendor coordination
Shoot logistics & transportation
On-site production coordination
Post-Production & Wrap
Location wrap & site restoration
Final local payments & reporting
Assistance with materials and exports if required
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We typically join projects during early planning or location development and remain involved throughout the full production cycle.
As your local production partner in China, we handle communication with local authorities, crews, and vendors, keeping you informed at every stage of the process and helping reduce risk, remove obstacles, and ensure smooth execution on the ground.
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Commercials & branded content
Documentary & factual projects
Narrative film & television
Fashion, editorial & lifestyle shoots
Why Work With Us
Built for International Productions
We understand how international productions plan, communicate, and work. Our approach aligns with international production workflows, helping teams feel supported rather than slowed down when working in China.
Clear Communication, Clear Process
We focus on clarity at every stage — from early feasibility checks and budgeting to on-set coordination and wrap. Our goal is to reduce uncertainty, avoid surprises, and keep your production moving smoothly.
Local Knowledge, National Reach
We collaborate with trusted local production partners across China, allowing us to support projects in different regions while maintaining consistent standards and processes.
Tailored Teams, Not a One-Size-Fits-All Model
Every project is different. We build the local team and support structure based on your specific creative, technical, and logistical needs — rather than forcing projects into a fixed model.
Cross-Cultural Understanding
We understand that producing in a completely different language and cultural environment can create friction — in communication, expectations, and day-to-day working dynamics.
Our team brings both technical production experience and international film education and work backgrounds, allowing us to bridge working styles and collaborate smoothly with international teams.
Risk-Aware, Production-Focused
We are careful, pragmatic, and realistic about what is possible, what requires approvals, and what needs adaptation — helping productions avoid costly mistakes and delays.
Even more… :)
If helpful, we’re always happy to extend a bit of local hospitality — helping with accommodation, transportation, and daily logistics so your team can stay comfortable, focused, and enjoy their time in China as well as the work.
About Us
Silkpath Production is a production services company supporting international teams shooting in China. We work as a local production partner — helping projects move from early planning through on-the-ground execution.
Our work is grounded in careful preparation, clear communication, and respect for both creative intent and local realities. We see our role as creating the conditions for productions to operate calmly and thoughtfully within complex environments.
We collaborate with a network of local partners across different regions in China, building project-specific support structures rather than relying on a fixed or centralized model.
We value long-term, respectful collaborations and believe that good work grows from trust, care, and shared responsibility.
