ASEAN Inspirational Tourism Video Final Script
ASEAN Destination Video
‘Feel The Warmth - Go Explore’
By Duncan Allan
Mbrella Films Co.,Ltd.
8/3 Soi Rungsijaroj, Bang Chak, Phra Khanong, Bangkok 10260
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EXT. CAMBODIA ( [1] SIEM REAP / ANGKOR WAT) - DAWN/SUNRISE
Signalling the start of the day, we see a timelapse from twilight to sunrise behind a temple at Angkor Wat as the deep red colors spread across the sky like wildfire.
V.O.
There’s a whole world for you to explore.
TEXT: CAMBODIA
EXT. MYANMAR ([1} BAGAN) - SUNRISE
Cut to a breathtakingly majestic scene of hot air balloons flying over ancient Buddhist Temples at Bagan
V.O.
An adventure to discover
TEXT: MYANMAR
EXT. VIETNAM ([1]HA LONG BAY ) - DAY (REPLACE V3)
Cut to a cinematic aerial drone shot passing over a fleet of cruise ships in Halong Bay
V.O.
Come and discover what you have been dreaming about.
TEXT: VIETNAM
EXT. INDONESIA( [1] PIAYNEMO BAY) - DAY/MORNING (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a aerial drone panning down and approaching a sailboat with people onboard in an expedition to Piaynemo bay as “SOUTHEAST ASIA” appears in bold clean font
V.O.
Welcome to South East Asia.
Graphics; SOUTHEAST ASIA appears in bold striking letters
TEXT: INDONESIA
EXT. MALAYSIA ([1]MELAKA)- DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a tracking shot of a cruise boat on the city canals of Melaka passing through under a bridge revealing the colorful roofs of the city
TEXT: MALAYSIA
EXT. THAILAND (1) BANGKOK/SATHORN BTS STATION - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to an epic panning drone shot of modern office buildings and the BTS SkyTrain in Sathorn District
TEXT: THAILAND
EXT. MALAYSIA ([2]KUALA LUMPUR)- DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a spectacular cinematic drone aerial view passing over the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC)
TEXT: MALAYSIA
EXT. SINGAPORE ([1]MERLION FOUNTAIN)- DAY (REPLACED V5)
Cut to a time lapse of The Merlion Fountain with Singapore’s CBD in the background along with traffic and crowds of people as the camera pans around slowly
TEXT: SINGAPORE
EXT. VIETNAM ([2]MEKONG RIVER MO CAY CANAL) - DAY REPLACED
Cut to the back of a senior couple wearing conical Non La hats on a private Sampan boat tour taking pictures as they float along the Mekong river Mo Cay canal in Ben Tre
TEXT: VIETNAM
EXT. BRUNEI ( [1] BRUNEI RIVER ) - DAY (REPLACED V5)
Cut to a POV up to reveal the motor boat cruising through the national park river in Brunei
V.O
Ten unique countries, in one single region, bringing you...
TEXT: BRUNEI
EXT. LAOS ([1]BLUE LAGOON) - DAY (REPLACED V5)
Cut to tourists swimming and vacationing while another tourist does a backflip into the Blue Lagoon in Vang Vieng
TEXT: LAOS
INT. VIETNAM ([3]PHONG NHA KE BANG CAVE) - DAY
Cut to an angled upwards shot of the interior rock formations of Phong Nha Cave as we pass underneath.
CONT'D
...not only the holiday of your dreams…
TEXT: VIETNAM
EXT. THAILAND ([2] PHANG NGA) - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a pov of a family kayaking in the ocean among gorgeous towering limestone cliffs
TEXT: THAILAND
EXT. PHILIPPINES ([1]GUIMARAS ISLAND)- DAY
Cut to a carefree man jumping off a cliff into the clear blue ocean as the camera follows him beneath the surface
CONT'D
...but a journey to revive…
TEXT: PHILIPPINES
EXT. PHILIPPINES ([2]PALAWAN) - DAY
Cut to an aerial view of a lovely girl in the deeply rich aquamarine ocean swimming next to a turtle in slow motion in a scene of serenity as the blue waters deeply impress on the viewer. As she comes up for a breath…
CONT'D
...your spirit.
TEXT: PHILIPPINES
EXT. LAOS ( [2] Vang Vieng )
Cut to a tracking shot as the camera follows a woman walking on a seemingly endless wooden path with green rice fields on either side in Laos.
TEXT: LAOS
INT. VIETNAM ([4]RESTAURANT) - MIDDAY (REPLACED V5)
Cut to an elegant shot of a Chef placing a Baked Perch Onto a Board Near the Tray With Raw Oysters
TEXT: VIETNAM
INT. THAILAND ( [3] ELITE THAI RESTAURANT) - MIDDAY (REPLACED V4)
Cut to a closeup of a waiter putting a smoky dish on the table in an elite restaurant, an example of molecular cuisine where the waiter sets fire to the dish in front of the customer
TEXT: THAILAND
INT. INDONESIA ([2]INDONESIAN STREET FOOD) - MIDDAY(REPLACED V4)
Cut to a close up of kupat tahu, a traditional indonesian culinary tofu with soup
V.O.
Challenge your tastebuds and enjoy some of the most exotic and diverse cuisines in the world.
TEXT: INDONESIA
EXT. MALAYSIA [3](KUALA LUMPUR MARKET) (REPLACE V4)
Cut to a panning aerial shot over a colorful assortment of delectable traditional steamed dumplings at a food market.
TEXT: MALAYSIA
EXT. THAILAND([4]BANGKOK CHINATOWN) - DAY/AFTERNOON
Cut to camera panning around three friends looking at a map to decide how to get to their next destination
V.O.
Lose yourself…
TEXT: THAILAND
EXT. MYANMAR ([2]MANDALAY/ANISAKAN FALLS) - DAY/AFTERNOON (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a steadicam shot panning across the face of the Anisakan Falls in Myanmar with a small monument in view
TEXT: MYANMAR
EXT. INDONESIA ( [3] EAST JAVA) - DAY/AFTERNOON
Cut to a breathtaking cinematic aerial drone shot over Tumpak Sewu Waterfalls
V.O.
...on a journey of epic discovery.
TEXT: INDONESIA
EXT. VIETNAM ({5}BA NA HILLS) - DAY/AFTERNOON
Cut to a cinematic slow drone shot passing over a giant hand pillar holding up the Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills revealing a cloud of fog above an endless green valley
TEXT: VIETNAM
EXT. PHILIPPINES( [3] LA TRINIDAD, BENGEUT) DAY/AFTERNOON (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a cinematic aerial drone view over colorful rooftops on the green hills and valley in the town of La Trinidad, Benguet.
V.O.
Experience a vibrant world…
TEXT: PHILIPPINES
EXT. LAOS ([3]VIENTIANE) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Close up panning shot over bright colored hand embroidery souvenirs at a market in Laos
TEXT: LAOS
EXT. MALAYSIA ([4]BATU CAVES ENTRANCE) - DAY REPLACED
Cut to an aerial of colorful stairs leading to the entrance of Batu Caves.
TEXT: MALAYSIA
EXT. PHILIPPINES ( [4] SIARGAO ISLAND) - DAY
Cut to a drone following a person riding a moped along an incredible straight road lined by thick green palm trees.
V.O.
Full of rich diversity …
TEXT: PHILIPPINES
EXT. INDONESIA ([4] BOROBUDUR TEMPLE) - DAY (REPLACED V4)
Cut to a cinematic drone aerial view of a drone flying forwards over the Borobudur Buddhist Temple in Magelang as we see crowds of tourists congregating
TEXT: INDONESIA
EXT. CAMBODIA ( [2] BANTEAY KDEI) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a wide panning shot of rocks and statue heads in the ancient temple ruins.
TEXT: CAMBODIA
EXT. CAMBODIA ( [3] TA PROHM) - DAY (REPLACED V4)
Cut to the camera following a woman in a red dress while exploring the ruins and stones of the ancient Ta Prohm temple in the Angkor Wat complex as the camera pans around to where she gazes
V.O.
Explore ancient sites...
TEXT: CAMBODIA
EXT. SINGAPORE ((2)CHINATOWN) - DAY (REPLACED V5)
Cut to an aerial timelapse of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
TEXT: SINGAPORE
EXT. MALAYSIA ( [5] PENANG) - DAY
Cut to an epic drone shot approaching Kek Lok Si Temple with the city of Penang in view from afar
TEXT: MALAYSIA
EXT. PHILIPPINES ([5]BATAD RICE TERRACES) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
The momentum from the previous scene swings us forward into this next shot from a drone passing over the tranquil and breathtaking Batad Rice Terraces in Ifugao Province, North Luzon with endless green mountains and valleys in the distance.
TEXT: PHILIPPINES
INT. CAMBODIA [4] - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a closeup of a man's hands playing the Chakhe
TEXT: CAMBODIA
EXT. MYANMAR [3] -DAY (REPLACED V3)
Close Up of the traditional Burmese Karen dance with bamboo sticks creating a rhythmic feeling
V.O.
And immerse yourself in the region’s colourful cultural heritage
TEXT: MYANMAR
EXT. INDONESIA (5)- DAY
Camera pans out from an overhead aerial view of Balinese cultural dance performers as the drone tilts while panning slowly out…
TEXT: INDONESIA
EXT. THAILAND [5], DAMNOEN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET. DAY
Cut to an aerial shot panning out with a view of Thai locals in boats at a floating market as the camera pans out. We see a range of vibrant colors from the organic vegetables, fruits and Thai cuisine that they are selling.
V.O.
...broaden your perspective.
TEXT: THAILAND
EXT. INDONESIA ( [6]TEGALALANG) - DAY/AFTERNOON (V5 - changed order)
We see the back of a woman while swinging over the jungle in Bali with a lush green landscape stretching as far as the eye can see. At the moment she swings to the peak of momentum, we cut…
TEXT: INDONESIA
Please note: I am placing this shot before the next shot as per request, but I believe with 100% certainty that it is a bad decision and will disrupt flow unnecessarily. If you cannot see this now, you will when you get the first video cut. This shot takes us forward, while the next shot pans out.
EXT. LAOS ([4]TREEHOUSE) - DAY
Cut to an epic aerial drone view of an amazing treehouse high up in the treetops as the drone pans out and away
V.O.
Or simply take that long overdue break…
TEXT: LAOS
EXT. CAMBODIA ([5]KOH RONG) - DAY/LATE AFTERNOON
The momentum from the previous shot carries the transition into an outward panning shot around a young female tourist drinking a refreshing coconut cocktail at the beach and then revealing a beautiful sunset view where she’s gazing.
CONT'D
...and soak up the tranquil surroundings.
TEXT: CAMBODIA
EXT. LAOS ([5] MEKONG RIVER) - SUNSET
Cut to a cinematic aerial view of a Laotian man peacefully boating down the river as the sky and vast scenery is soaked in deep yellow hues from the setting sun.
TEXT: LAOS
EXT. BRUNEI ([2] TAMAN JUBLI EMAS) - SUNSET(REPLACED V3)
Cut to a motion time lapse of people exercising and traditional vehicles riding on the pathway near the Eco Corridor Park with a spectacular view of the lake
TEXT: BRUNEI
EXT. CAMBODIA ([6]MONDULKIRI/JUNGLE LODGE) - SUNSET (REPLACED V3)
From the shadows of the wooden(thatch)ceiling the camera pans down revealing a large open cabin space with people walking inside as the sunset over the jungles in the background draws the viewer’s eyes to its majestic beauty
TEXT: CAMBODIA
EXT. BRUNEI (3) BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN FLOATING VILLAGE)-SUNSET (V5 - ORDER CHANGED)
Cut to Bandar Seri Begawan with a view from a speeding boats of the floating village in the late afternoon
TEXT: BRUNEI
EXT. MYANMAR ([4]INLE LAKE)- SUNSET
Cut to Inle Lake as a fisherman rows in a traditional Style towards the sunset sky
TEXT: MYANMAR
EXT. MYANMAR ([5]MANDALAY/U-BEIN BRIDGE) - SUNSET
Cut to a spectacular warm orange sunset over U Bein Bridge with silhouettes of people walking across
TEXT: MYANMAR
EXT. BRUNEI [4] JAME'ASR HASSANIL BOLKIAH MOSQUE - SUNSET/EVENING
Cut to drone ascending upwards showing off the mosque as the sunset draws close to it’s magnificent conclusion and the sky’s hues turn purplish
TEXT: BRUNEI
EXT. MYANMAR ([6]GOLDEN ROCK)- EVENING
Cut to timelapse of the Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda) as the sun finishes setting above the clouds as people come and go in droves
TEXT: MYANMAR
EXT. VIETNAM ([6]HOI AN) - EVENING - REPLACED
Cut to a medium shot of a young woman and her son visiting the ancient town of Hoi An on the back of a boat decorated with colorful lanterns in the evening
TEXT: VIETNAM
EXT. SINGAPORE ([3]GARDENS BY THE BAY) - NIGHT
Cut to a drone flying over Singapore’s Supertrees
TEXT: SINGAPORE
INT. SINGAPORE ([4]CLARKE QUAY) - NIGHT (REPLACED V3)
Night Time Lapse Of Clarke Quay And The River Cruise Boats
TEXT: SINGAPORE
EXT. SINGAPORE ([5]CHINATOWN MARKET)- NIGHT (REPLACED V5)
Cut to a time lapse of a crowd of tourists at the Pagoda Street night market in Chinatown
TEXT: SINGAPORE
EXT. LAOS ([6]LUANG PRABANG NIGHT MARKET) - NIGHT (*REPLACED)
Cut to a drone shot panning out while spiralling above a night market in Luang Prabang
TEXT: LAOS
EXT. SINGAPORE ([6] MARINA BAY SANDS) -NIGHT
Cut to a drone slowly flying over the Marina Bay Hotel’s rooftop observation deck.
V.O.
Don’t let your imagination leave you wanting more
TEXT: SINGAPORE
INT. MALAYSIA ([6]LUXURY NIGHTCLUB KUALA LUMPUR) - NIGHT
Cut to inside a trendy nightclub as the bright lights flicker all around while a woman laughs and dances the night away with her group of multicultural friends on the dance floor during a party
TEXT: MALAYSIA
EXT. PHILIPPINES( [6] MANILA) NIGHT (REPLACED V3)
Cut to an energetic night hyperlapse of Manila’s downtown skyscrapers illuminated by neon lights as the motion takes us to the left
V.O.
Come visit Southeast Asia…
TEXT: PHILIPPINES
EXT. THAILAND([6]LEBUA SKYBAR & LOUNGE)- NIGHT(REPLACE V3)
Cut to a drone ascending while tilting left and upwards over the Rooftop Dome and Lebua SkyBar revealing the bright lights around the recognizable golden dome
TEXT: THAILAND
EXT. BRUNEI (5)[BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN] - NIGHT (REPLACED V5)
Cut to an overhead drone shot of the Mosque’s imposing Golden Domes
V.O.
...and begin your new adventure
TEXT: BRUNEI
EXT. BRUNEI ( [6] OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIEN MOSQUE ) - NIGHT
Cut to Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque at night with a spectacular swirling sky of stars.
V.O.
Your dream destination awaits you.
TEXT: BRUNEI
FADE OUT TO WHITE:
Graphics; “Southeast Asia (ASEAN)” logo with the slogan:
“feel the warmth”
SEA Tourism Website address (VisitSEAsia.travel), Cruise SEA logo and IG/FB handles
Graphics; all 10 Southeast Asian countries’ names appear
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