CP CREATIVES x GREATER BAY AREA
In September, our production team had the pleasure of working with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, alongside the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province and the Macao Government Tourism Office. The brief: capture the spirit of the Greater Bay Area - Macau, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.
We landed in Hong Kong and made the easy transfer over to Macau, crossing the world’s longest sea bridge and tunnel connection. Arriving in Macau, we noticed the contrast between grand hotels and quaint Portuguese streets. Colourful Old Coloane and a bakery famed for its Portuguese egg tarts became our first locations. Filming here required a careful balance; capturing the warmth and charm of street life in amongst locals, while framing our two talents naturally in the environment.
A-Ma Temple on Barra Hill was a standout for its dramatic integration into granite boulders. Stairs, shrines, and halls tucked among the rocks created stunning visuals. The Ruins of St. Paul, Senado Square, and Rue do Cunha further defined the diverse storytelling here.
From Macau, we travelled to Guangzhou, a city of skyline-defining architecture and deep cultural roots. Canton Tower, towering at 600 metres, with its evening LED spectacle was a highlight. Meanwhile, the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall offered traditional courtyards and intricately carved halls - a cinematic playground where light, shadow, and symmetry could be used to frame our talents. Balancing wide establishing shots with intimate detail work, and moving between modern and historic backdrops like the Guangzhou Museum of Art and Shaman Ancient Town, we hoped to showcase the range of the city’s visual storytelling potential.
Shenzhen brought some different opportunities. The city’s modern skyscrapers, paired with pockets of serene green space, offered lovely variety. At the Museum of Contemporary Art and Planning Exhibition, futuristic architecture combined with shifting sunlight and shadows required careful choreography to make the most of natural light for dynamic interior shots. The Twenty-Four Histories Academy, with its traditional courtyards, pavilions, and lotus pond, provided a contrasting, tranquil environment, allowing the team to create cinematic sequences that highlighted both heritage and human interaction.
Finally, Hong Kong, our final stop, offered a mix of dramatic cityscapes and peaceful escapes. From panoramic views at Sky Terrace and High West to the car-free serenity of Cheung Chau - with sandy beaches, fishing boats, and even a miniature Great Wall - our team found opportunities for a variety of scenes. Back in the city, an open-top tram and the energy of Happy Valley Racecourse offered fast-moving, high-energy sequences that balanced our slower, scenic shots.
We really enjoyed our time in all four locations, and appreciated how well connected and seamless it was between them. We’re grateful to the tourism boards for facilitating this journey and look forward to returning - both as storytellers and as witnesses to the ever-evolving beauty of the Greater Bay Area.