Location Manager 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 Location Manager does
A location manager finds, secures and manages the places you shoot — scouting options, negotiating access and keeping the location safe and happy through the production.
Key responsibilities
- Scouts and pitches locations to the director.
- Negotiates access, fees and agreements.
- Manages permits, parking and neighbours on shoot days.
- Restores and clears the location after wrap.
Why hire a Location Manager 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 location manager can negotiate with a Mandarin-speaking property owner and present the location package to an English-speaking producer — often the role where language gaps cost the most.
Book a Location Manager
Tell us your shoot dates, city and the role you need. We reply with crew availability, day rates and a tailored equipment rental quote.