AI video · Hong Kong

AI Video Production for Hong Kong Brands, Directed by a Working Filmmaker

I’m Joshua Lim, a Malaysia-based producer and filmmaker with 15+ years and 280+ productions, working with brands like Nestlé, Sharp and Amway. I produce AI commercials, branded AI drama and hybrid live-action and AI films for Hong Kong brands and agencies. Hong Kong and Malaysia share the same time zone, and you work with me directly, from the first brief to the final cut.

15+ years · 280+ productions · 35+ brands
Work for Nestlé, Sharp, Amway and ASUS ROG.

Experience in numbers

Years in production

Brands & organisations

Productions & projects

Joshua Lim showreel

Showreel Joshua Lim Film

Showreel of Malaysian film producer and filmmaker Joshua Lim. It includes AIGC (AI-generated) work and AI-assisted editing; not all footage is AI-generated.

Quick answer

What is AI video production for Hong Kong brands?

It is the making of commercials, brand films and short dramas with generative AI, where a filmmaker directs the story and the look instead of leaving them to the tool. For a Hong Kong brand that can mean scenes that would be hard to film on location, or one campaign film delivered in several versions, all under a single creative direction from one person.

The market

Working with Hong Kong brands and agencies

Hong Kong and Malaysia are in the same time zone, UTC+8. A call at 3:00 pm in Hong Kong is 3:00 pm for me, so there is no early-morning or late-night scheduling on either side.

You work with me directly. I am the producer and the filmmaker, so the person you brief on the first call is the person who shapes the concept, directs the look and signs off the final cut. There is no account-management layer between your feedback and the film.

Briefs, references, review links and final files all move online, which suits Hong Kong brands and agencies running several projects at once. Between calls you can send feedback in writing and I will work from it.

If your campaign is also aimed at audiences elsewhere in Asia, the same film can be planned for several markets from the start. See my page on AI video production across Asia for how my working day lines up with other markets.

What I make

AI video production services

  • AI commercials

    I make short commercials and advertising videos with generative AI, from concept and script to final cut, for digital and social placement.

  • AI brand videos and brand storytelling

    Brand films and story-led videos that explain who a brand is and what it stands for, built on a clear narrative rather than a string of effects.

  • Generative AI filmmaking

    Scenes, environments and sequences that would be difficult or costly to film, generated and directed with a filmmaker’s eye for light, framing and pace.

  • AI-assisted editing and post-production

    Editing, colour, clean-up and finishing supported by AI tools, applied to filmed footage as well as generated footage.

  • Hybrid live-action and AI production

    Filmed footage combined with AI-generated elements in one production, so each is used where it serves the story best.

  • AI short drama

    Branded AI drama series and vertical episodes, from story development to finished episodes. See AI short drama production.

Choosing a route

AI, traditional or hybrid: which should you choose?

Your situationBest fit
Scenes that are costly or impossible to filmAI generation
A product, a person or a location that must look exactly rightLive action
A campaign that needs both realism and fast variationsHybrid
A multi-episode story on a tight budgetAI short drama

How a project runs

From brief to delivery

  1. 01

    Brief and objective

    We start with your audience, your message, where the video will run, the duration and the deadline.

  2. 02

    Concept, script and look

    I settle the story and the visual approach with you before any footage is generated or filmed.

  3. 03

    Production

    AI generation, filming or a hybrid of both, directed against the agreed look.

  4. 04

    Edit and finishing

    Editing, sound and post-production, then delivery in the formats you need.

Enquiry

Tell me about your AI video

Share the company, the objective of the video, the duration, the deadline and an estimated budget in the currency you would like to use. I reply with a quotation tailored to the scope. You can also discuss your project or message me directly on WhatsApp or by email.

Request an AI video quotation

The company, the objective, the length and the deadline are enough to start.

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AI video production for Hong Kong — common questions

Do you share a time zone with Hong Kong?

Yes. Hong Kong and Malaysia are both on UTC+8, so calls and reviews fall inside your normal working day.

Do you offer AI video production for brands in Hong Kong?

Yes. I am a Malaysia-based film producer and filmmaker, and I offer AI commercials, AI brand videos, generative AI filmmaking, and AI-assisted editing and post-production for brands and agencies in Hong Kong. I work remotely from Malaysia, with briefs, review rounds and delivery online. My showreel includes AIGC (AI-generated) work and AI-assisted editing.

What is the difference between AI-generated and AI-assisted video?

AI-generated (AIGC) footage is created with generative AI tools. AI-assisted video is produced in a conventional way and uses AI in editing and post-production. A project can use either or combine both, and I describe which is which. Not every video in my portfolio is AI-generated.

Are you a filmmaker or an AI video producer?

I am a film producer and filmmaker first. AI video production is an additional service, delivered with the same creative direction and production standards as the rest of my work.

When is AI video production a good fit, and when is traditional filming better?

AI production creates imagery with generative tools instead of cameras, while traditional production films real people, products and locations. I can advise which suits a brief, or combine both in a hybrid production.

How much does AI video production cost?

AI video projects are quoted individually, based on the length, the complexity and the mix of AI and filmed footage. Share the objective, the duration, the deadline and an estimated budget in the enquiry form for a tailored quotation.

How do I pay?

Payment is made online, through PayPal.

What should I prepare before asking for a quotation?

The company name, the objective of the video, the duration you have in mind, the deadline, an estimated budget and the currency you would like to budget in. A short description of the audience and where the video will be used also helps.

Great stories start with a conversation.

Have a project in mind? Tell Joshua what you’re planning, and let’s explore how to bring it to screen.