Production Assistants
Reliable PAs and runners keeping your Chinese production running smoothly from Beijing to Shanghai.
Film production in China demands PAs who understand the local environment — from navigating Beijing's production infrastructure to coordinating logistics in Shanghai and beyond. Our production assistants know the vendors, the routes, and the protocols that keep Chinese shoots running on schedule. They handle everything from distributing call sheets and managing equipment to coordinating extras and running errands across the country.
We connect you with dependable production assistants through NeedAFixer's China network. Our PAs bring hands-on experience from features, commercials, and series shot across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and beyond. Each PA arrives ready to support your crew with local knowledge, professional discipline, and the energy that long shooting days demand.
Complete PA Services
From set support to office administration, our production assistants provide the reliable help your production needs to operate efficiently.
Set PAs
- • On-set support
- • Lock-ups & crowd control
- • Talent escort
- • Walkie distribution
- • General set assistance
Office PAs
- • Production office support
- • Phone & communication
- • Filing & organization
- • Copying & distribution
- • General admin tasks
Runners & Drivers
- • Equipment pickups
- • Catering runs
- • Document delivery
- • Airport transfers
- • General errands
Equipment Support
- • Equipment loading
- • Truck organization
- • Gear distribution
- • Inventory assistance
- • Wrap support
Why Choose Our Production Assistants
Local Knowledge
Our PAs know China inside out — from Beijing studio complexes to location logistics in Shanghai and Guangzhou. They navigate local vendors, transport routes, and regional protocols so your production never misses a beat.
Bilingual Support
English and Mandarin Chinese-speaking PAs who bridge the gap between international crews and local vendors. No language barriers slowing down your production in China.
Studio Familiarity
Our PAs are familiar with major complexes including Hengdian World Studios, Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis, and Beijing and Shanghai studio facilities.
Resourceful & Adaptable
When plans change — and they always do — our PAs solve problems on the fly. Whether it's sourcing a last-minute prop, finding an alternative route, or handling an unexpected vendor issue, they keep your Chinese production moving.
PA Department Expertise
What do production assistants do on a Chinese set?
PAs provide essential support across all aspects of production — from set lockups and talent escort to equipment handling and office administration. In China, they also help navigate local logistics, vendor relationships, and location-specific requirements that international crews may not be familiar with.
Do your PAs speak English?
Yes, we provide bilingual PAs fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese for international productions. They communicate effectively with your crew while navigating local vendors, authorities, and situations that require Mandarin Chinese language skills.
What are typical working hours for PAs in China?
Shooting days in China can run 12-14 hours, with schedules coordinated through your local Chinese production partner. Weekend and holiday shoots are common for tight timelines.
How quickly can you staff PAs?
For planned productions, we recommend booking 1-2 weeks ahead. However, we maintain relationships with reliable PAs across China for last-minute needs and can often staff additional positions with 24-48 hours notice.
Do you provide overnight or weekend PAs?
Yes, we staff PAs for all schedules including overnight shoots, weekend work, and split days. Film production in China requires partnership with a local production company. Work schedules are flexible but all foreign crew arrangements must go through the Chinese partner entity.
What experience do your PAs have?
Our PA roster ranges from entry-level professionals eager to learn to experienced PAs with multiple feature credits on Chinese productions. We match experience levels to your needs — key positions get experienced PAs while general support can develop newer talent.
Need Production Assistants?
Tell us about your production and we'll provide reliable PA support.