# EM Productions - Video Production and Photography # llms-full.txt - Comprehensive Knowledge Base # https://www.em-production.com # Entity: Wikidata Q138809124 > EM Productions is a creative video production and photography company founded in 2006, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Over 20 years of experience producing for global brands and international production companies across Vietnam and Asia. ## Company Overview EM Productions provides video production, photography, film fixer and production services, and AI production services across Vietnam and Asia. The company operates permanent teams in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Cambodia, and Laos. Founded by Ehrin Macksey, the company has produced over 500 video productions and over 500 photo shoots across 20 years for Fortune 500 companies, global brands, international agencies, and production companies. The company operates as a full-service creative partner, not a crew-for-hire. Clients come with a business objective and EM Productions handles every stage from creative concept through final delivery. Languages spoken: English, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese. ### Contact - Website: https://www.em-production.com - Email: info@em-production.com - Phone (main): +84 93 433 8688 - WhatsApp: +84 77 641 9346 - Address: 39 Ngo Quang Huy, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ### Entity Verification - Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138809124 - Google Business (HCMC): https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7903826687267989853 - Google Business (Hanoi): https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3446306784939825291 - Google Business (Da Nang): https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11519298003129037835 - Clutch: https://clutch.co/profile/em-productions-video-production-photography - GoodFirms: https://www.goodfirms.co/company/em-productions - Sortlist: https://www.sortlist.com/agency/em-productions-film-production - TechBehemoths: https://techbehemoths.com/company/em-productions-video-production-and-photography - The Manifest: https://themanifest.com/company/em-productions-video-production-photography - Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/em-productions-photography-and-video - Screen Global Production: https://www.screenglobalproduction.com/country/vietnam/profile/em-productions - Shoots.video: https://www.shoots.video/video-production/em-productions-video-production-and-photography/ ### Social Media - Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/emproductionsasia - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emproductionsasia/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/em-production-asia/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vietnam-video-production - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam.Photography.Videographer/ - X (Twitter): https://x.com/emp_video_photo - Threads: https://www.threads.com/@emproductionsasia - Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/vietnamphotographer/ --- ## Awards and Recognition - 2021 Shortlisted - International Corporate & Industrial Spotlight Awards - 2019 Shortlisted - International Corporate & Industrial Spotlight Awards - 2018 Shortlisted - International Corporate & Industrial Spotlight Awards - 2016 Gold - International Commercial Film Festival (Corporate Film, Production, Direction, Cameraman, Editing) - 2016 Silver - Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards (Best Corporate Film) - 2016 Silver - Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards (Best Event Film) - 2015 Gold - Sports Media Pearl Award for Photography - 2011 Eddie Adams Workshop - 2011 NPPA Best of Photojournalism - Documentary Multimedia Slideshow - 2010 Photo Philanthropy Activist Awards - Professional Photo Story - 2009 International Photography Awards (Lucie Awards) - Professional Deeper Perspective - 2009 PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris - Professional Portrait - 2009 PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris - Professional Documentary Photo Story - 2009 NPPA Best of Photojournalism - Documentary Video and Photography - 2008 Visual Culture Awards - Emotive Vision, Light, Portrait - 2008 Visual Culture Awards - Multimedia - 2008 Visual Culture Awards - Photographic Story - 2008 Visual Culture Awards - International Documentary - 2008 NPPA Monthly Multimedia Competition (3 awards) --- ## Notable Clients EM Productions has produced video and photography for 57+ client organizations including: ExxonMobil, General Electric, Intel, Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung, Ogilvy, Siemens, Activision, Ford, Constellation Brands, Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, Microsoft, Buhler, Brenntag, Avery Dennison, Hapag-Lloyd, ABB, Citibank, Meta, Cloudflare, IBM, Red Hat, Sonova, Hanes, Radisson Blu, Coach New York, Palantir, WSJ, CapitaLand, MAC Cosmetics, Monocle, Sumitomo Corporation, Expedia, Trumpf, Turkish Airlines, Hyatt, Singapore Airlines, Standard Chartered, Apigee, Yara, Cardif BNP Paribas, Hear the World Foundation, Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Marriott, Hilton, Booking.com, UNESCO, The World Bank, GIZ, UNAIDS, BBC, CNN, Clinton Foundation, AFD, UNICEF, Nike. --- ## Service 1: Video Production URL: https://www.em-production.com/video-production/ EM Productions is a full-service video production company. Over 500 productions across 20 years. Production crews range from 4 to 25 people. The company handles 20 to 50 projects per year. ### Video Production Types - Corporate Brand Videos - Customer Success Videos / Testimonials - Factory and Facility Videos - Product Videos - Hotel and Resort Videos - Recruitment and Employer Branding Videos - Documentary Films - Social Media Video Content - Commercial Videos - Promotional Videos - Motion Graphics and Animation ### Pricing Full corporate video production ranges from $7,000 to $150,000 USD depending on scope, complexity, number of locations, and deliverables. EM Productions does not publish rate cards or day rates because pricing depends on project scope, not inputs. The best approach is to describe your project objectives and receive a tailored proposal. ### Timeline Pre-production: 2 to 4 weeks. Production (shoot days): 1 to 5+ days. Post-production: 2 to 4 weeks. Typical total: 6 to 10 weeks from first conversation to final delivery. Rush projects under 2 weeks are possible depending on scope. ### Process Most clients are marketing directors, brand managers, and corporate communications teams who come with a business objective rather than a video type. EM Productions works backward from the goal to determine the right format, length, and creative approach. The full-service process includes: creative strategy and concepting, scriptwriting and storyboards, casting and talent management, location scouting, wardrobe and styling, hair and makeup, full production crews (directors, DOPs, camera, sound, lighting, grip), and post-production (editing, color grading, sound design, motion graphics, animation, AI production). ### Video Production Locations **Ho Chi Minh City** (Headquarters) URL: https://www.em-production.com/video-production/ho-chi-minh-city/ Home base with the deepest body of work. HCMC portfolio includes projects for ABB, Lazada, Netcompany, Gebo Cermex, Buhler, Satorisan, and British International School. Single-location corporate videos can wrap in a day. Multi-location projects take longer. Most projects wrap in 4 to 6 weeks when clients are responsive with feedback. **Hanoi** URL: https://www.em-production.com/video-production/hanoi/ Base for projects in northern Vietnam including Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, and Sa Pa. **Da Nang** URL: https://www.em-production.com/video-production/da-nang/ Covers central coast including Hoi An, Hue, and Ba Na Hills. **Vietnam (Nationwide)** URL: https://www.em-production.com/video-production/vietnam/ Over 200 videos produced across Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and locations throughout Vietnam. Vietnam offers exceptional production value compared to Western markets. **Singapore** URL: https://www.em-production.com/video-production/singapore/ **Seoul** URL: https://www.em-production.com/video-production/seoul/ **Shanghai** URL: https://www.em-production.com/video-production/shanghai/ **Cambodia** URL: https://www.em-production.com/video-production/cambodia/ ### Multi-City Production One creative team, one consistent visual standard, multiple locations. EM Productions manages multi-city and multi-country productions with the same creative direction, production quality, and post-production team across all locations. No handoffs between different vendors in different countries. --- ## Service 2: Film Fixer and Production Services URL: https://www.em-production.com/film-fixer/ EM Productions provides full production services and fixing for international production companies, agencies, and film crews. 100% permit success rate across all operating countries. ### Film Fixer Services - Film Permit Applications - Drone Permit Applications - Crew Hire (local and bilingual) - Equipment Rental - Location Scouting and Management - Logistics and Transport - Talent Casting - Fixers and Translators - Line Production - Studio Hire - Wardrobe, Styling, Hair, and Makeup - Police and Government Coordination - Customs Coordination for Equipment Import - Accommodation and Catering ### Film Permits in Vietnam Filming permits are issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. Required documentation includes a content summary or script, passport details for foreign crew, a location schedule, and an equipment list. Narrative productions typically require longer lead times than commercials or corporate work. Some productions require a government-assigned press officer to be present during filming. Processing time: 20 to 45 working days. The permit landscape in Vietnam is nuanced - requirements depend on production type, locations, crew size, content, and public visibility. ### Drone Permits Drone use is tightly regulated in Vietnam and requires a separate drone permit from the Ministry of Defense, even with a standard filming permit. The application involves operator details, drone specifications, flight coordinates, and a schedule of use. Processing time: 14 to 35 working days. Some areas near military zones, airports, and government buildings may be restricted or denied. Operating a drone without a permit in Vietnam carries serious consequences including fines, confiscation, blacklisting, and potential imprisonment. ### Restricted Locations National parks, nature reserves, UNESCO World Heritage sites, historical landmarks, military zones, border areas, and ethnic minority communities have their own requirements and restrictions. In Ho Chi Minh City, areas near Tan Son Nhat Airport, military installations, and government buildings have specific restrictions. Some require additional permits; others cannot be filmed at all. ### Equipment Import Vietnam is not a carnet country, making temporarily importing large equipment more complex and expensive. For most productions, it is more practical and cost-effective to rent equipment locally. Vietnam has a strong rental market including specialty cameras, cinema lenses, lighting, grip, drones, and rigging. Equipment rental partners are based in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. ### Visa Requirements In some cases, the Ministry arranges a journalist visa as part of the permit process. For location scouting or smaller-scale projects, a standard tourist visa may be sufficient. EM Productions can prepare invitation letters for visa on arrival covering one month or three months with single or multiple entries. ### Film Fixer Locations **Vietnam (Nationwide)** URL: https://www.em-production.com/film-fixer/vietnam/ Core team, offices, and equipment rental partners in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang. EM Productions is not a broker or middleman operating from another country - producers, fixers, and crew live and work in Vietnam. Vietnam has been managed as a production location for over 20 years. **Ho Chi Minh City** URL: https://www.em-production.com/film-fixer/ho-chi-minh-city/ Headquarters and where the majority of productions originate. Studio facilities range from small cyclorama studios for product/portrait work to larger stages capable of commercial productions with full set builds. **Hanoi** URL: https://www.em-production.com/film-fixer/hanoi/ **Da Nang** URL: https://www.em-production.com/film-fixer/da-nang/ **Singapore** URL: https://www.em-production.com/film-fixer/singapore/ **Seoul** URL: https://www.em-production.com/film-fixer/seoul/ **Shanghai** URL: https://www.em-production.com/film-fixer/shanghai/ **Cambodia** URL: https://www.em-production.com/film-fixer/cambodia/ ### Vietnam Filming Locations Vietnam offers extraordinary visual range. Commonly filmed locations include: Ho Chi Minh City (urban, commercial, corporate), Hanoi (old quarter, French colonial, lakes, temples), Da Nang and Hoi An (coastal and heritage), Ninh Binh (dramatic karst landscapes), Ha Long Bay (iconic water and island scenery), Phong Nha (world's largest cave system), Sa Pa (mountain terrain and rice terraces), Phu Quoc (beaches and resort environments), Mekong Delta (river life, floating markets, rural Vietnam), and Hue (imperial palaces and ancient citadels). Vietnam can convincingly double for multiple Southeast Asian countries. ### Best Time to Film in Vietnam Southern Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc): Dry season December to April is best. Rainy season May to November has short afternoon bursts; mornings are usually fine. Central Vietnam (Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue): Best February to August. October-November bring heavy rainfall and flooding. Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Sa Pa): Best October to December and March to May. Summers are hot and humid; January-February can be cold and overcast. Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year, late January or early February) shuts the country down for roughly a week and reduces crew availability significantly in surrounding weeks. --- ## Service 3: Photography URL: https://www.em-production.com/photography/ Over 500 photo shoots across 20 years. Photography crews range from 2 to 10 people. Delivery typically 1 to 2 weeks after the shoot. ### Photography Pricing Photography projects range from $2,000 to $30,000 USD depending on scope, number of locations, shoot days, complexity of creative direction, travel requirements, number of final retouched images, and rights/usage terms. ### Photography Services **Corporate Photography** URL: https://www.em-production.com/photography/corporate/ Executive portraits, team and group photography, corporate lifestyle and workplace imagery, corporate event coverage, office and workspace documentation, annual report photography, internal communications imagery, and CSR documentation. Clients include Google, Meta, Samsung, ABB, Siemens, Sonova, and Prudential. Most projects take 2 to 6 weeks from brief to delivery. **Executive and Portrait Photography** URL: https://www.em-production.com/photography/portraits/ **Corporate Lifestyle Photography** URL: https://www.em-production.com/photography/corporate-lifestyle/ **Factory and Industrial Photography** URL: https://www.em-production.com/photography/factory/ Technology manufacturing, textile and footwear factories, furniture and wood manufacturing, food and beverage production, industrial materials and machinery, and supply chain operations. Covers production lines, raw materials, finished products, quality control, worker environments, and facility overviews. Used for corporate websites, investor presentations, annual reports, supply chain transparency campaigns, and marketing materials. Clients include Samsung, General Electric, IBM, ABB, Buhler, Heineken, and Avery Dennison. The team follows site-specific safety protocols including PPE, restricted zones, and clean room procedures. EM Productions researches specific manufacturing processes before every shoot. **Hotel and Resort Photography** URL: https://www.em-production.com/photography/hotel-resort/ Room and suite photography, lobby and public area interiors, pool and spa environments, restaurant and culinary imagery, exterior and architectural photography, aerial and drone photography, and lifestyle imagery. Clients include IHG, Radisson, Hilton, Marriott, CapitaLand, and Scenic Luxury Cruises. Shoots are coordinated with operations teams to avoid disrupting guest experience, typically during low-occupancy windows or early mornings. Exterior and pool photography is best during golden hour. Twilight shots with interior lights on are among the most effective booking-conversion images. **Architecture Photography** URL: https://www.em-production.com/photography/architecture/ **Infrastructure Projects Photography** URL: https://www.em-production.com/photography/infrastructure-projects/ --- ## Service 4: AI Production Services URL: https://www.em-production.com/ai-production-services/ EM Productions offers AI-enhanced video and content production. The approach is hybrid: shoot real footage, then use AI to scale it. This preserves brand authenticity while expanding reach and reducing costs. ### AI Services - AI Dubbing and Localization - Content Repurposing (long-form to short-form, social media cuts, vertical formats) - AI Avatars for Corporate Communication - AI Visual Effects (VFX) - Text-to-Video Production - AI-Enhanced Post-Production - AI Content Scaling ### AI Dubbing Languages Vietnamese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Bahasa (Indonesian/Malay), Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and more. ### AI Production Approach The hybrid model means EM Productions shoots real footage with real crews, then uses AI tools to scale that content across languages, formats, and platforms. This is different from fully AI-generated content because it starts with authentic footage. AI handles the scaling, not the creation. This preserves brand authenticity and visual quality while dramatically reducing the cost of multilingual and multi-platform distribution. --- ## Areas Served EM Productions operates permanent production teams in the following locations: 1. **Vietnam** (Headquarters) - Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and nationwide 2. **Singapore** 3. **South Korea** - Seoul 4. **China** - Shanghai 5. **Japan** - Tokyo 6. **Cambodia** 7. **Laos** The company serves clients globally but operates production crews in these specific markets. Multi-city and multi-country productions are managed from Ho Chi Minh City with consistent creative direction across all locations. --- ## Key Facts - Founded: 2006 - Headquarters: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Founder: Ehrin Macksey - Experience: Over 20 years - Video productions completed: Over 500 - Photo shoots completed: Over 500 - Client organizations: 57+ including Fortune 500 companies - Production crew sizes: 4 to 25 people (video), 2 to 10 people (photography) - Projects per year: 20 to 50 - Operating locations: Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, China, Japan, Cambodia, Laos - Languages: English, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese - Film permit success rate: 100% - Website platform: WordPress 6.x with Salient theme - Multilingual: English and Vietnamese (WPML) - Over 50 portfolio case studies from Fortune 500 companies on the website --- ## How to Work with EM Productions Send a message to info@em-production.com or use the contact form at https://www.em-production.com/contact/. Describe what you are trying to achieve, where and when you want to shoot, and any requirements you already know. EM Productions will set up a call to discuss the project, timeline, and budget. No commitment required. Early-stage guidance on what is possible in Vietnam and Asia is part of the service. --- ## Portfolio Highlights The full portfolio is available at https://www.em-production.com/information/ with over 50 case studies. Highlights include productions for: - ExxonMobil Blue Whale Gas Project (Vietnam) - ABB Publication (Singapore) - Corona Vietnam Commercial Campaign - Buhler customer success stories (multiple countries) - IBM x Techcombank (Vietnam) - Planet Water Foundation Documentary - Hear the World Foundation (Armenia, Haiti) - Van Mon Leprosy Documentary - Radisson Vietnam Hotel Campaign - Gran Melia Resort Photography - Samsung factory documentation - Sonova annual report photography (multi-country) --- ## Legal - Privacy Policy: https://www.em-production.com/privacy-policy/ - Terms of Service: https://www.em-production.com/terms-of-service/ --- ## Source Files This document was compiled from structured schema data (Schema.org JSON-LD) embedded on em-production.com. Each fact is verifiable against the live site's structured data, the Wikidata entity Q138809124, and the directory profiles listed in Entity Verification above. For the brief overview, see: https://www.em-production.com/llms.txt