Red+Plus is a Shanghai-based creative team consisting of globally awarded photographers and young talents, directors, stylists, illustrators, make-up artists, hair stylists and fashion consultants.

"We are a group of passionate people happy to share our knowledge and expertise with our clients to meet their requests and develop their ideas. Red+Plus is proud to be a point of reference for the production of photography and motion campaigns, as well as creative projects for both fashion and advertisement. We represent an international pool of artists, each one gifted with a unique artistic style."

Red+Plus, together with the talents represented, work to develop concepts and ideas and to make them happen. "We support our clients, from creative and conceptual direction up to set coordination, with a special attention to detail."

With 2,000m² of space in Shanghai, Red+Plus also owns three in-house NY-style studios complete with equipment rental services; top-notch photo studios for creative use, from still life to cars, fashion shows to special events.

Sharpen Studio is perfect for high quality photo shoots and film productions. The 500 m² ground floor studio features a professional hair and make-up room with adjustable light panels, fully mirrored walls, a separate styling room and shower - an ideal base for all photographers, directors, models and artists.

The well-equipped studio offers parking spots right in front of the door (enough space for trucks, cars, big teams and sets), a Sound Music System, two 32A high-voltage power outlets, fast Wi-Fi, lighting equipment, a bar and fully equipped kitchen, and much more.

The industrial style adds charm to the overall package, loved by national and international photographers and directors as well as advertising companies, magazines, TV and film productions and brands.

Fräckeye Studio is a professional still and video production studio based in Hong Kong. Offering comprehensive full production services to clients, the company executes to international standards across still and moving image shoots.

With over 15 years of experience in fashion and commercial production, the team has gained a strong reputation in the advertising and fashion industries with an extensive locations database and talents around Asia, covering cities like Hong Kong, Macau, China, Singapore, Thailand, Bali and Vietnam.

Frackeye's international background provides for great understanding of both western and eastern cultures and local customers.

"A great idea without great production is half wasted!" is our motto. We strive to work with the best to deliver the best quality of production."

"From the very first moment of contact, Dillon Xiang has been a great person to work with. He offers excellent communication via email, Skype and dropbox including very clear and efficient exchanges about locations and creative needs, as well as collaboration for all production needs. He's proven to be a great organiser, completing smooth pre-production and flawless handling with all administrative prep work such as visas and customs procedures, making us feel at home and very welcome.

I've worked previously with fixers in Israel, Switzerland, the US, Senegal and Namibia. Seldom have I enjoyed such a great personal service paired with such an intense level of professionalism." Sanne Kurz, Director, BVK.

5th Avenue Productions is a full service company based in Shanghai and Los Angeles, providing high-end commercial production and celebrity endorsement consulting services both in the Chinese and US markets.

"Our team has deep experience in both Western culture and the Chinese market, which allows us to cost-effectively and efficiently fulfill all of your needs."

Services include photo and video productions, celebrity endorsement consulting, artist representation, casting, location scouting, studio and gear rental, website design and creation for overseas marketing representation and branding.

Clients include Aston Martin, Maserati, L’Oréal, Adidas, UPS, Ogilvy, GSK, BASF, Decathlon, Nelsen, Disney, UPS, Schindler, IBM, Abbott, Elle, Vogue, LOOK, Warner Bros., Paramount, NBC Sports and NBC Universal.

D'ELE is a creative agency dedicated to artist management and full service production. It is based in Shanghai with partners in Milan and London. For over 10 years, D'ELE has provided seamless and dynamic visual solutions to a wide range of international clients and advertising agencies.

In partnership with Livello6 and 1806, the agency is proud to represent international visual artists within photography, illustration, CGI, film and animation. D'ELE artists are recognised globally with awards such as Cannes Lions and Promax BDAs.

Additionally, D'ELE provides full service production, all customised to the specific needs of its clients.

Pietro Ansaldi has been freelancing since 2005 and has been based in Shanghai since 2013. An experienced photographer, he mainly shoots commercial product images but has also developed skills across interior, architecture and food photography.

Pietro's strong passion for photography helps him to deliver the highest quality images. He can provide a complete service, from initial concept through to final idea, satisfying all client requirements along the way.

He creates a comfortable working atmosphere on-set for both creative teams and clients alike. The daily goal for Pietro is to achieve stunning and unique images.

Fräckeye Studio is a professional still and video production studio based in Hong Kong. Offering comprehensive full production services to clients, the company executes to international standards across still and moving image shoots.

With over 15 years of experience in fashion and commercial production, the team has gained a strong reputation in the advertising and fashion industries with an extensive locations database and talents around Asia, covering cities like Hong Kong, Macau, China, Singapore, Thailand, Bali and Vietnam.

Frackeye's international background provides for great understanding of both western and eastern cultures and local customs.

"A great idea without great production is half wasted!" is our motto. We strive to work with the best to deliver the best quality of production."

Red+Plus is a Shanghai-based creative team consisting of globally awarded photographers and young talents, directors, stylists, illustrators, make-up artists, hair stylists and fashion consultants.

"We are a group of passionate people happy to share our knowledge and expertise with our clients to meet their requests and develop their ideas. Red+Plus is proud to be a point of reference for the production of photography and motion campaigns, as well as creative projects for both fashion and advertisement. We represent an international pool of artists, each one gifted with a unique artistic style."

Red+Plus, together with the talents represented, work to develop concepts and ideas and to make them happen. "We support our clients, from creative and conceptual direction up to set coordination, with a special attention to detail."

With 2,000m² of space in Shanghai, Red+Plus also owns three in-house NY-style studios complete with equipment rental services; top-notch photo studios for creative use, from still life to cars, fashion shows to special events.

Welcome to Showcase China, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo and film production and service companies, photo agents, location scouts, and post production companies working out of China.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Beijing (Photo / Film) and Hong Kong (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands including Fairmont, Adidas, Yves Saint Laurent, Uber, Huawei, United Airlines, MasterCard, Alibaba, Lancome, Converse, UnionPay, Nike, and Coca-Cola, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• Greetings from South Korea - exhibition consisting of three parts: "Limb Eung-Sik: History Through the Lens", "Reinventing Our Time” and "Same Seasons, Different Memories.” The three shows work in conjunction to present a multi-faceted look of Korean photography in three different periods. Until 10th March at Three Shadows Photography Art Center, Beijing. 
• Nested - photography, video, sculpture and installation exhibition by Su-Mei Tse. Until 24th March at Yuz Museum, Shanghai.

Our cover image was shot by Daniel Sannwald, Production: RED+PLUS.