Production Assistant (PA) 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 Production Assistant does
A production assistant is the general support that keeps a set moving — runs, locks, wraps and assists anywhere needed, learning the craft by doing.
Key responsibilities
- Runs errands, messages and basic set tasks.
- Manages lock-ups, parking and crowd control.
- Assists any department during peak load.
- Helps wrap and reset the set.
Why hire a Production Assistant 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 PA is the glue on a mixed-language set — relaying calls between a Mandarin crew and an English-speaking client so nothing falls through the cracks.
Book a Production Assistant
Tell us your shoot dates, city and the role you need. We reply with crew availability, day rates and a tailored equipment rental quote.