Best Boy (Lighting) in China
As part of our equipment rental service, Shoot in China supplies vetted local crew across China — so your shoot is covered even when you travel light. Every role below opens to a full service page. Shoot in China provides bilingual crew options for international productions.
What a Best Boy does
The best boy is the gaffer's key assistant and the day-to-day manager of the lighting crew — scheduling, paperwork, power and rigging coordination.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinates the lighting crew, call sheets and labour.
- Manages power distribution, cabling and safety checks.
- Tracks inventory, expendables and equipment moves.
- Acts as the gaffer's deputy on set and at base.
Why hire a Best Boy through Shoot in China
- Vetted professionals with proven production credits across China.
- Flexible booking: half-day, full-day or multi-week shoots.
- Matched to your city, budget and gear package.
- Backed by our full equipment rental service — cameras, lenses, lighting, audio and grip.
Bilingual crew options
A bilingual best boy keeps a Mandarin-speaking labour team and an English-speaking production office in sync on call times, permits and power limits.
Book a Best Boy
Tell us your shoot dates, city and the role you need. We reply with crew availability, day rates and a tailored equipment rental quote.