Whether looking for a studio shoot or complex location projects, Central Studios has the experience and network to ensure your overseas shoot is delivered seamlessly, and on budget. Having been servicing brands, agencies, production companies and artists for 15 years in Greater China, Central Studios' team in Shanghai manages a network that covers all corners of Mainland China, HK, Taiwan and South-East Asia.

Central Studios offer a fully bilingual production team, covering both motion and stills, as well as  a host of in house resources including a well-appointed studio, in-house equipment rental; and a high end bespoke retouching team.

Managing all services under one roof ensures the team delivers the quality you expect, moving quickly and efficiently to execute photo, film and other digital media productions from its production facility in Shanghai. CS has a deep well of resources covering locations, talent, art department and logistics, ensuring high production standards are not limited to Shanghai. 

Selected clients include: Uber Eats, Jaguar, Apple, Logitech, Loro Piana, Valentino, Farfetch, Converse, Nike, Coca-Cola, and Fedex. Agencies and production clients include Heckler, Special Group, 360pm, Creative Blood, CLM, 160over90 and Forsman & Bodenfors.

"We would love to hear from you, so drop us a line if you have any China or Asia questions."

Central Studios is the one stop for creating vivid and impactful content for local and global clients. CS provides full creative production with a focus on excellent client services, and a vast network of artists to match any brief, whether working for Fortune 500 companies or boutique brands.

"With our fully bilingual production team, creative and bespoke post production, as well as a deep resource of studios and equipment, Central Studios is ready to deliver the quality you expect for asset production.

Managing all services under one roof ensures the team communicates well, moving quickly and efficiently to execute photo, film and other digital media productions from our production facility in Shanghai. CS has a wide network of talent capabilities extending across China and the region to ensure high production standards are not limited to Shanghai.

Remote or virtual shooting is one of our SOPs, with hosting options for clients and creatives remotely across a range of platforms for China based productions, as well as managing international productions offshore for our China clients.

Recent brand collaborations include Loro Piana, Dove, Puma, Timberland, Heineken.

Drop us a line if you have any China questions or follow us on Instagram."

Central Studios is the one stop for creating vivid and impactful content for local and global clients. CS provides full creative production with a focus on excellent client services, and a vast network of artists to match any brief, whether working for Fortune 500 companies or boutique brands.

Central Studios offer a fully bilingual production team, well-appointed studios, in-house equipment rental, and a high end bespoke retouching team. Managing all services under one roof ensures the team delivers the quality you expect, moving quickly and efficiently to execute photo, film and other digital media productions from our production facility in Shanghai. CS has a deep well of resources extending across China and the region to ensure high production standards are not limited to Shanghai. 

Remote or virtual shooting is one of Central Studios' SOPs, with hosting options for clients and creatives remotely across a range of platforms for China based productions, as well as managing international productions offshore for our China clients.

Recent brand collaborations include Logitech, Ports, Mizone, Loro Piana, Valentina X Luxottica, Converse, Corona.

"Drop us a line if you have any China-related questions and follow us on Instagram."

Central Studios is the one stop for creating vivid and impactful content for local and global clients. CS provides full creative production with a focus on excellent client services, and a vast network of artists to match any brief, whether working for Fortune 500 companies or boutique brands.

Central Studios offer a fully bilingual production team, well-appointed studios, in-house equipment rental; and a high end bespoke retouching team. Managing all services under one roof ensures the team delivers the quality you expect, moving quickly and efficiently to execute photo, film and other digital media productions from our production facility in Shanghai. CS has a deep well of resources extending across China and the region to ensure high production standards are not limited to Shanghai. 

Meeting the challenges that 2021 threw upon us, CS produced numerous virtual shoots - hosting clients and creatives remotely across a range of platforms for China based productions.

Recent brand collaborations include Farfetch, Harrods, Mizone, Valentina X Luxottica, Converse, Corona, Loro Piana, Lane Crawford, and Ports International. 

''Drop us a line if you have any China questions or follow us on Instagram.''

Central Studios is the one stop for creating vivid and impactful content for local and global clients. CS provides full creative production with a focus on excellent client services, and a vast network of artists to match any brief, whether working for Fortune 500 companies or boutique brands.

Central Studios offer a fully bilingual production team, well-appointed studios, in-house equipment rental and a high end bespoke retouching team. Managing all services under one roof ensures the team delivers the quality you expect, moving quickly and efficiently to execute photo, film and other digital media productions from our production facility in Shanghai. CS has a deep well of resources extending across China and the region to ensure high production standards are not limited to Shanghai. 

Meeting the challenges that 2021 threw upon us, CS produced numerous virtual shoots - hosting clients and creatives remotely across a range of platforms for China-based productions. 

Recent brand collaborations include Farfetch, Harrods, Mizone, Valentino X Luxottica, Converse, Corona, Loro Piana, Lane Crawford, and Ports International. 

Drop us a line if you have any China-related questions or follow us on Instagram.

Central Studios is a one stop shop for creating vivid and impactful content for every market. Centered around our large studio complex in the heart of Shanghai, CS has been servicing local and global brands alike across all facets of photo and video production for over 10 years.

"We believe excellent client services with a clear understanding of what you want is the key to ensuring each project is a success.  

Meeting the challenges of 2020, CS has produced numerous remote shoots hosting clients and creatives remotely across a range of platforms for China based productions.  Our production resources extend across China and the region ensuring our high standards are not limited to Shanghai.

At Central Studios, we offer a fully bilingual production team, well-appointed studios and in house equipment rental; and a high end bespoke retouching team. Managing all services under one roof ensures we deliver the quality you expect.

Some of the brands we’ve worked with in 2020 include Farfetch, Uber-Eats, Converse, Lane Crawford, H&M, Tiffany & Co, Mikimoto, GAP, Ports International, Puma, King Koil, and Metlife. Drop us a line if you have any China questions or follow us on Instagram."

Central Studios is a one-stop-shop to create vivid and impactful content for every market.

"We believe excellent client service with a clear understanding of what you want is the key to ensuring each project is a success.

We recently executed several international campaigns for clients across Asia and globally.  We had a lot of fun shooting for Uber Eats featuring Jolin Tsai and Lin Mei Siu 林美秀 - the campaign was produced in Taiwan in partnership with Heckler. For PORTS menswear AW20, our creative director Natasha visualised concepts that defy gravity with strong imagery and moody video. Iconic sculptures were the inspiration for the PORTS womenswear AW20 with its bold silhouettes and shadows. For a beauty campaign shoot for Lane Crawford, in-house photographer Muran and director Joyce worked with the natural landscape to compose and adapt three looks that inspired a 'back to nature' meditative state.

Currently with several projects running for overseas clients, we are adept at translating your shoot objectives into reality by ensuring the deliverables you receive is what you need and expect. Central Studios has everything you need to seamlessly deliver beautiful assets with our studio space or on location. We’ve got gear, bilingual, production crew, post production and a deep well of resources and put simply: do good production."

As Shanghai’s longest-running professional studio, Central Studios is the predominant photography studio conveniently located in the heart of Shanghai. Situated in a former sock factory, the raw industrial space spanning 1000m2 offers a blank canvas waiting to be transformed by your creative output.

"Our three distinct studios all have different features designed for maximum flexibility, including 5.2m ceilings, elevated client or VIP mezzanines, movable fixtures, and generous furniture. Having ground floor access makes it easy for deliveries and bump in.  Our luxurious VIP suite is always a favourite for special guests.

Studio 1 is our largest space with a cyclorama big enough to shoot cars.  An interconnecting doorway between Studio 1 and 2 allows multiple intricate build-outs with large crew access as well as trade shows, product launches, and large events. Studio 3 is a popular choice for smaller shoots, whether it be a beauty or fashion shoot.  

Recently, with the uptick in streaming, Central Studios has been a popular choice for luxury brands needing to host their live streaming events, with high-speed internet available.

Beyond our spaces, we have numerous other onsite services including in house equipment rentals post-production and a team of bilingual producers to assist with all your production needs.

Central Studios is the one-stop-shop for industry professionals, and we are always willing to answer any China-based production queries, giving you the answers you need."

''Central Studios continues to partner with global brands to produce memorable content. Over the past 10 years, our focus has been on providing unparalleled client services, creative solutions, and giving each project the support it needs for success.  

With the recent Puma SS20 campaign, our production team brought together all the key pieces needed to make this campaign a success. Working with both leading celebrity photographer Yu Cong and our in-house product specialist Muran, the whole campaign captured this line of footwear with fun pops of colour and playful shadows. 

Completing the 360 asset delivery,  the CS retouching team finessed Yu Cong’s portraits of Liu Hao Ran 刘昊然, NaZha 娜扎, and Yangyang 杨洋 bringing these quirky campaign key visuals to life.   

CS is the one-stop-shop for image making in Shanghai with great studios, a full range of in-house services and a friendly, bilingual team eager to work with like-minded people. We are here willing and able to execute international requests for all levels of photography for your visual assets supply chain.''

"Central Studios has been working with global fashion brands and innovative advertising agencies to provide trusted commercial production and deliver iconic stills and videos. Our focus is on unparalleled client services, creative solutions, and giving each project the support it needs for success.

We take on our clients’ vision as our own. We value the process which we believe shows in our long term partnerships with clients who continue to come back year after year. We are dedicated to finding the right solutions and it shows in our 20+ years of collective experience producing exceptional work. 

Recent work includes a multifaceted Puma SS20 campaign featuring some of China’s most beloved celebrities. Shot at Central Studios, our trusted production team worked with photographer Yu Cong to capture these campaign assets and key visuals. Our in-house post production department completed the retouching and asset finalisation to create these beautiful stills. 

CS is the one stop shop for image making in Shanghai with great studios, in-house gear, in-house post production and a friendly, bilingual team eager to work with like-minded people.

We are here willing and able to execute international requests for all levels of photography for your visual assets supply chain."

"Central Studios is a reliable partner for leading fashion and advertising clients who value and trust our extensive expertise in commercial production spanning stills and video.

A flexible approach to production management allows us to provide the best creative talent and ideal resources for each shoot, whether using our own art buying resources or your preferred creative team.

Our focus is on unparalleled client services, creative solutions, and giving each project the support it needs for success.

We are the one-stop shop for production in Shanghai with great studios, in house gear, in house post production and a charming, bilingual team eager to work with like-minded people."

Central Studios is a reliable partner for leading fashion and advertising clients who value and trust our extensive expertise in commercial production spanning stills and video.

A flexible approach to production management allows us to provide the best creative talent and ideal resources for each shoot, whether using our own art buying resources or your preferred creative team.

Our focus is on unparalleled client services, creative solutions, and giving each project the support it needs for success.

We are the one-stop shop for production in Shanghai with great studios, in house gear, in house post-production and a charming, bilingual team eager to work with like minded people.

Central Studios is a leading Shanghai content production company providing creative executions and content production for world-leading brands as well Chinese-based market leaders. The company has extensive expertise producing all kinds of commercial production for fashion and advertising clients.

With deep local knowledge and an international network of talent, Central Studios is equipped to meet challenges head-on and find the best solutions for customers in the studio, on location or throughout Asia.

"Celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2019, we have recently refurbished our large spaces to offer clients more flexibility and options for their shoot productions, as well as launching our fully operational post-production department offering retouching services and an edit suite for video."

Central Studios is the one-stop-shop for photo and video production in Shanghai.


As the leading professional photography rental studio in Shanghai, Central Studios has just entered its 10th year of business with a fresh renovation enhancing amenities and services for all for clients. With three studios, the complex is the largest and best located in Central Shanghai, right in the heart of Xintiandi.

The two largest studios have both been improved with the addition of a private guest mezzanine that can be used either for client comfort or discerning VIPs. With larger and more versatile make-up areas, all teams on a shoot can work in comfort. A wider 3m door between the studios facilitates larger shoots with ease, as well as enhancing event venue possibilities.

Central Studios has newly expanded its in-house post-production department with the addition of a soundproof edit suite available for stand alone rental or to work with the in-house editor. Retouchers are available for on-set work or regular post-production. An in-house rental department has an ever-growing list of cameras and lighting equipment for both film and video use.

"If you require additional production support, an international team of producers is waiting and available to help. There are more reasons now than ever to work with Central Studios - your one-stop-shop for photo and video production in Shanghai."

Central Studios is a leading Shanghai content production company providing creative executions and content production for world-leading brands as well China based market leaders. The company has extensive expertise producing all kinds of commercial production for fashion and advertising clients.

Recent work included a multifaceted Puma SS19 campaign, featuring numerous celebrities in both print and video, in studio and location. Working with photographer Li Qi, the trusted production team met the many challenges head-on, proving their capabilities in any situation.

The company's large, versatile spaces and vast network of creative professionals makes Central Studios the one-stop-shop for photo and video production in Shanghai.

Central Studios is a leading Shanghai content production company providing creative executions and content production for world-leading brands, as well China-based market leaders.

"We have extensive expertise producing all kinds of commercial production for fashion and advertising clients.

We have a flexible approach to production management allowing us to fully complement the client’s own strategy and demands, while at the same time providing the best creative talent and production partners for the job.

Our large, versatile spaces and vast network of creative professionals makes Central Studios the one-stop-shop for photo and video production in Shanghai."

Central Studios is a reliable partner for leading fashion and advertising clients who value and trust the company's extensive expertise in commercial production spanning stills and video.

A flexible approach to production management allows the team to provide the best creative talent and ideal resources for each shoot, whether using their own art buying resources or a client's preferred creative team.

"Our focus is on unparalleled client services, creative solutions, and giving each project the support it needs for success. Our large, versatile spaces and vast network of creative professionals makes Central Studios the one-stop-shop for photo and video production in Shanghai."

Central Studios is a reliable partner for leading fashion and advertising clients who value and trust the company's extensive expertise in commercial production spanning stills and video.

A flexible approach to production management allows the team to provide the best creative talent and ideal resources for each shoot, whether using their own art buying resources or a client's preferred creative team.

"Our focus is on unparalleled client services, creative solutions, and giving each project the support it needs for success. Our large, versatile spaces and vast network of creative professionals makes Central Studios the one-stop-shop for photo and video production in Shanghai."

Central Studios provides the space to create and realise ideas with the support of an experienced team and a deep well of resources. Whether it be full production management or a simple studio rental, as Shanghai’s premier studio and production company, the team will ensure it finds the right solutions for every project.

Since its inception, Central Studios has been a leading force in the Chinese market, servicing the world’s preeminent brands as well as local leaders. Clients value and trust the company's extensive expertise in commercial production, spanning stills to video, and importantly enjoy working with its flexible and responsive bilingual team.

Based in the heart of Shanghai, Central Studios is the leading professional photo and production studio servicing the advertising and fashion industries. Now in its 8th year, the studios are also a popular event venue and well known creative community cornerstone.

Operated to international standards, Central Studios' focus is on solid client services, creative solutions, and giving each project the support it needs for success.

Central Studios has cemented its place at the heart of the Shanghai creative community by providing the space to create, either professionally for photo and video production or by virtue of their inspiring studio spaces, ideal for events.

As an integrated production company, Central Studios produces campaigns and content for some of the world’s best brands as well as local brands alike.

As the longest running studio in Shanghai, Central Studios has built up a reputation as a dependable and trustworthy partner with the expertise to deliver on all production needs, whether in studio or on location. "We promise to simplify the challenges of realising a vision in China."

Clients include GAP, Beats by Dre, C&A, Converse, Vans, Lily, Coca-Cola and Old Navy.

Central Studios has cemented its place at the heart of the Shanghai creative community by providing the space to create, either professionally for photo and video production or by virtue of an inspiring studio spaces, ideal for events.  

As an integrated production company, Central Studios produces campaigns and content for some of the world’s leading names as well as local brands alike.

As the longest running studio in Shanghai, Central Studios has built up a reputation as a dependable and trustworthy partner with the expertise to deliver on all production needs, whether in studio or on location.

Clients include GAP, Beats by Dre, C&A, Converse, Vans, Lily, Coca-Cola and Old Navy.

Whether servicing local or international clients Central Studios in Shanghai maintains world class service with the support of its exceptional studios and gear house behind it. It offers full production services across photography, video or any other medium required.  

Central Studios' large studios in the centre of Shanghai has extensive in-house equipment rental as well as a network of specialised gear supply. Its fully bilingual in-house production team is well experienced dealing with the most demanding requests, either in studio or on location.

"Ensuring that communication is never miscommunicated, we want your experience in China to be hassle free, comfortable and most importantly successful."

"Hi there, we're Central Studios. Conveniently located in the heart of Shanghai, near Xintiandi, we're both an award-winning production house as well a premium rental studio. We have ample space, housing flexible warehouse-sized studios that are ideal for stills, motion and events of all kinds.

Our bilingual crew is here to support you whether you're in the fashion, media or advertising industry. We take pride in putting service first, ensuring hassle free productions. We can assist in location search and support as well as set building.

On the equipment side, our in-house gear includes a wide selection of Profoto, Broncolor, Phase One, Canon, as well as continuous lighting solutions and all the grip you’d expect. And if we don’t have it, we’ll find it for you, whether shooting in Shanghai or beyond. We are also proud to be the exclusive rental partner for Schmidli Backdrops in China with a stock of 12 gorgeous hand-crafted 12x20’ backdrops.

For events we are a popular choice for film screenings, brand launches, corporate off-sites and press events."

"Hello! We're Central Studios, an award-winning production house and rental studio in the heart of Shanghai. Our generous warehouse sized studios are ideal for stills or motion and are the most conveniently located near Xintiandi. We pride ourselves on our international standards, making our global clientele feel at home when visiting this wild town.

Our strength lies in pulling together the right bilingual crew for your job, who support our fashion, media and advertising clients on a daily basis. With well-stocked equipment rental rooms, an experienced production department and in house art direction, we’re able to offer bespoke logistical, creative and technical support for your work in-studio and on location around China.

Our studios speak for themselves and have the flexibility to accommodate every production - from detailed product shots to international campaigns, from community film nights to brand showcases and product launches.

Clients include Adidas, ASOS, Coca-Cola, Converse, GAP, Jaguar, Levi’s, Old Navy, Rolls Royce and VANS. Editorials include Numero, Elle, Vogue China and GQ. Photographers include Chen Man, Patrick Demarchelier, Martin Schoeller, Dan Jackson, Yin Chao, Li Qi, Justin Cooper and Zach Gold and Wing Shya."

Celebrating over five years in Shanghai, Central Studios is an award-winning production house and rental studio known for its inspiring spaces and comprehensive services. The studio has all the equipment and services desired under one roof and is able to source or deliver on any specialty needs across Shanghai and greater China.  

The company's bilingual team offers full or partial production services including set design, production and props, locations, special effects, casting, transport and logistics. It can scale up or down according to the specific needs of a production.

Central Studios is a perfect venue for brand launches and fashion events. It has also catered to some of the world’s best photographers and most desirable brands.

Clients include: Adidas, ASOS, Coca-Cola, Converse, GAP, Jaguar, Levi’s, Old Navy, Rolls Royce, and VANS.  

Editorials include: Numero, Elle, Vogue China, GQ.

Photographers include Chen Man, Patrick Demarchelier, Martin Schoeller, Dan Jackson, Yin Chao, Li Qi, Justin Cooper and Zach Gold.