Production of a feature film directed by Chinese film-maker Feng Xiaogang has been based in Central Otago since June 18.
However, some retailers feel they were kept in the dark about filming and how much of an impact it would have on business.
Much of the filming occurred around Sunderland St, including at Oliver's Restaurant and Bar.
Traffic management was in place in Sunderland St and the Clyde bridge was closed for about five hours on Friday, June 21.
Bike It Now! director Duncan Randall said turnover for the business "felt much quieter".
"If anything it was more of a hindrance with all the roadworks," Mr Randall said.
The scale of the film project was something which took the business by surprise, he said.
Another business owner, who preferred not to be named, said while she did well over the past 10 days, she held concerns for the wider business community in Clyde.
Parking around Holloway St and access to the nearby service station was reportedly difficult for residents, she said.
However, Melanie Eade, who owns a gallery in Holloway St, said it was a very positive experience during what was usually quietest month of the year.
"It was pretty exciting to have something of that calibre here."
Ms Eade said Feng bought four paintings from her gallery.
Compensation was also offered to her and other retailers if they could prove they had been affected and sales were down from last year, Ms Eade said.
New Zealand producers working on the film felt the shoot would be of great economic benefit to Clyde and crews had done their utmost to support local businesses.
Curious Film producer Matt Noonan said he thought many businesses in the town had been affected in a positive way.
"I think very few have been affected in a negative way. We've been made to feel very welcome."
Oliver's Restaurant owner David Ritchie said he felt it had been extremely positive for the town and region.
A Central Otago District Council spokesman said while the council notified nearly 60 organisations about road closures and detours, notification of filming locations and possible disruptions was the duty of the film company.
The shoot in Central Otago concluded at the weekend.
