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.

CONTRA Productions China is a full service video and photography company covering Greater China. CONTRA incorporated offices in Hong Kong in 2005, Beijing in 2010, and recently Shanghai, allowing the company to efficiently run projects without limitations across the entire country.

Employing international team members, CONTRA is often requested to manage complex shoots globally. From Bremerhaven into the high seas all the way to Hong Kong, video and photographer units covered 30 F&B venues with lifestyle and entertainment shoots within a 15-day window on board a moving cruise liner for the GENTING Dream.

With the growing need for unique filming locations in China as well as fresh content, CONTRA’s database provides clients with access to quick search and review functions to meet specific requirements in a short period of time. Recent projects this year included branded content films for KIWI and J&J, while the company's most recent TV commercial and online film was shot on location in Beijing for Nike Jordan.

Amanacliq is a full service artist management and production house dedicated to the dynamic Asian market. With strong global partners Amana inc. (Tokyo) and Bernstein & Andriulli (US and UK), the company is able to provide complete visual solutions with a wide range of services from photo and motion production, illustration and CGI to facilities and equipment rental, as well as post-production.

"Regularly working with masterclass photographers and artists, we emphasize creativity and quality as much as we care about effectiveness on the campaigns we work on. With the experience of working with most multinational clients and advertising agencies worldwide, we are always striving to spark fresh, exciting ideas for the advertising industry."

Clients include Beats by dre, Nike, Google, Uber, Disney, HSBC, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, P&G, Unilever, Adidas, New Balance, Visa, Abbott, Budweiser, Levi's, Starbucks, Oreo, Oppo, Vivo, KFC, Alibaba, Tencent, and more.

Jasper James is a China-based photographer working in Shanghai and Beijing, shooting editorial, advertising and corporate work. His photography ranges from portrait, travel and interiors to concept driven projects.

Over the past decade he has lived and worked in New York, London and Beijing, covering assignments around the globe for some of the world's leading magazines, design and advertising clients.

Clients include Ferrari, British Airways, Wrigley's, Volvo, Bosch, China Mobile, Marks and Spencer, Bank of China, QQ.com, Ritz Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, Dockers, Wallpaper*, Traveler, Travel and Leisure, Departures, Men's Journal, Telegraph Magazine, Dwell, Vanity Fair and Monocle.

Sharpen Studio is unique Daylight loft location studio in Beijing providing more than 500m² of workspace. With spectacular cyclorama dimensions measuring 15m by 9m, the entry gate and driveway access makes the studio a perfect location for car shoots.

The former warehouse features private parking, a client lounge, VIP room, sound system, styling and make-up areas. With welcoming English-speaking staff on hand to assist through the entire process, Sharpen Studio is the perfect location for photo and film shoots in China.

The interior of the studio has ample space with huge windows, a bar and fully equipped kitchen. A full range of props is available as well as top brands for rental, including Profoto, Phase One, Hasselblad, Mamiya, Red Camera, Canon, Arri and Kino.

Clients include Vogue, Pop Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel, Adidas, Intel, Apple, Samsung, Cluse, Range Rover, Pantene, Kappa, Chopard, Tissot, Dior, Element Fresh, Lapargay, Chopard, Dentsu, Cacharel, Shu Uemara, The Beijinger, Pop Magazine, Opera Bombana, and many more.

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.

Amanacliq is a full service production house dedicated to the dynamic Asia market. With partners amana inc from Tokyo and Bernstein Andriulli from New York, the company is able to provide complete visual solutions with a wide range of services from photography, film and illustration to facilities and equipment rental, as well as post-production work.

With the experience of working with most multinational clients and advertising agencies worldwide, Amanacliq continues to generate fresh, exciting ideas. Clients include some of the world’s largest brands such as Adidas, Coca-Cola, Nike, P&G, Chrysler, Pepsi and Unilever.

"We try our best to provide great value to communicate your ideas! Please feel free to contact us for portfolio requests and more information."

Jasper James is a China-based photographer working in Shanghai and Beijing, shooting editorial, advertising and corporate work. His photography ranges from portrait, travel and interiors to concept driven projects.

Over the past decade he has lived and worked in New York, London and Beijing, covering assignments around the globe for some of the world's leading magazines, design and advertising clients.

Clients include Ferrari, British Airways, Wrigley's, Volvo, Bosch, China Mobile, Marks and Spencer, Bank of China, QQ.com, Ritz Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, Dockers, Wallpaper*, Traveler, Travel and Leisure, Departures, Men's Journal, Telegraph Magazine, Dwell, Vanity Fair and Monocle.

Operating in Milan, Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo, Sharpen Studio is staffed by an international and locally-based, multilingual production team. Supporting clients in any production request for films, commercials, photo shoots, and events, the company provides a whole package of creativity and 360° service.

With a cyclorama and the best equipment on the market, Sharpen Studio provides any kind of photo or video equipment solution as well as casting, hair and make-up artists, stylists, location scouting, transport, translation, catering and assistant support, set-build and other pre- and post-production services. The studio is able to offer production services and location scouting across Europe and Asia, with a wide choice of spectacular locations in Italy and Japan.

Clients include Vogue, Pop Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel, Adidas, Intel, Apple, Samsung, Cluse, Range Rover, Pantene, Kappa, Chopard, Tissot and many more.

5e Artists is a Shanghai-based artist management agency, representing across Asia outstanding award-winning talents in the fields of fashion, art, beauty and advertising industries.

Driven by a desire to foster forward-thinking artists and to promote creativity, 5e Artists' talents encompass a broad spectrum of aesthetics to reflect the constantly evolving trends in China.

"We aim to converge art with commerce to create compelling visual stories, both to elevate brand recognition and to empower ideas. Together with our sister company, 5e Productions, and an expertise developed throughout the years in Europe and China, 5e Artists’ services blend experiences in photo, video, style and art."

5e Artists advises clients across still and motion images such as Sephora, Shangxia, Baume & Mercier, Mont Blanc, L’Oreal, Alibaba, Numero China, Lancôme, Lily, Coca-Cola, Louis Vuitton and more.