ASEAN Nature and Wellness Video Final Script
ASEAN Nature & Wellness Video
‘Mind, Body & Spirit’
By Duncan Allan
Mbrella Films Co.,Ltd.
8/3 Soi Rungsijaroj, Bang Chak, Phra Khanong, Bangkok 10260
Phone Number -
FADE IN FROM BLACK:
EXT. MALAYSIA [1] (MOUNT TAMBUYUKON) - DAY (REPLACED)
The camera moves slowly in closer towards the back of an athletic girl meditating as the mountainscape lines the backdrop beyond the vast valley as we draw the viewer in slowly
EXT. BRUNEI [1](ULU TEMBURONG NATIONAL PARK) - DAY
Cut to a cinematic aerial drone view over the pristine tropical rain forest of Ulu Temburong National Park as the drone pans across the abundant landscape .
V.O.
If you truly love nature…
EXT. PHILIPPINES [1] (CHOCOLATE HILLS/BOHOL) - DAY
Cu to an aerial drone shot of The Chocolate Hills In Bohol as the drone flies over between the hills with green as far as the eye can see.
V.O.
...you will find its beauty everywhere...
EXT. SINGAPORE [1](SENTOSA) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a cinematic aerial view of Sentosa Island Resort passing over the glistening blue ocean with the shore in frame
EXT. PHILIPPINES [2](CORON ISLAND) - DAY REPLACED V3)
Cut to a majestic drone shot circling slowly over Coron Island
V.O.
... in Southeast Asia.
EXT. LAOS [1](VANG VIENG) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a lofty aerial drone shot of the majestic Limestone Karst landscape in Vang Vieng
EXT. INDONESIA [1](MOUNT BROMO)-DAY
Cut to an epic cinematic shot as the drone moves in on a aerial view of a person admiring Mount Bromo
EXT. MYANMAR [2](IRRAWADDY RIVER) - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a group of Burmese village youth and young monks playing football on the beach during a deeply red sun soaked sky
EXT. LAOS [2](RIVERSIDE) - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to 3 joyful Laotian children sitting on the riverside and having fun together as the one boy kicks his feet in the water
EXT. BRUNEI [2] (NORTH BORNEO)- DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a picturesque medium closeup of a long nosed wild Proboscis Monkey in the rainforest
EXT. PHILIPPINES [3](BATULAO MOUNTAIN)- DAY
Cut to a cinematic shot panning around a mountain with hikers crossing a trail over the peak
V.O.
Embark on a journey…
EXT. THAILAND [1] (CHEOW LAN LAKE) - DAY/SUNSET
Cut to an incredible cinematic aerial view of a small boat crossing Cheow Lan Lake against the vast ocean as the camera pans around and out
EXT. CAMBODIA [1](KOH RONG SAMLOEM) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a thrilling aerial low flight shot over the vibrant aquamarine sea approaching Koh Rong Samloem Island
V.O CONT'D
...and relish the excitement…
EXT. INDONESIA [2](KANAWA ISLAND) - DAY
Camera closes in on people learning to dive by the pier at Kanawa Island as the ocean’s vibrant aquamarine colors draw the viewers in
V.O CONT'D
...of snorkeling a tropical coral reef...
EXT. PHILIPPINES [4](ISLAND) - DAY
Cut to a young man snorkeling and free-diving underwater while filming himself with a GoPro
V.O CONT'D
...or get up close and personal...
EXT. PHILIPPINES [5](PALAWAN ISLAND) - DAY
Closeup of a huge Marble Ray in the ocean depths swimming near a brightly colored coral reef
V.O CONT'D
...with animals in their natural habitat.
EXT. CAMBODIA [2](ELEPHANT SANCTUARY CAMBODIA) - DAY
Cut to an elephant innocently playing with the camera
EXT. INDONESIA [3](BALI)- DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a group of tourists rafting in the canyon on the Bali mountain river as one woman smiles before the camera pans to show the backs of others as they raft down the rapids.
V.O CONT'D
Let nature be your guide.
EXT. SINGAPORE [3](SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE) - DAY (REPLACED V5)
Cut to an aerial drone view over the sungei buloh wetland reserve
EXT. MALAYSIA [2] (PERHENTIAN ISLAND SEA) - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to an aerial drone spiralling closer towards girls kayaking in the sea
EXT. VIETNAM [1](DATANLA WATERFALL)
Cut to a picturesque cataract of Datanla Waterfall through the trees as the camera pans outwards.
EXT. VIETNAM [2] (BAN GIOC WATERFALL) - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a wide timelapse of visitors crossing a wooden bridge with the waterfall in the distance with forest covered mountains in the background
EXT. LAOS [3](LUANG NAMTHA) - DAY
Cut to a clear sky over yellow green rice paddy terraces while the camera pans slowly upwards
V.O CONT'D
Listen to the peaceful sounds...
EXT. MYANMAR [3](INLE LAKE) - DAY
Cut to a cinematic shot of fishermen on vintage boats sailing home with a catch as the sun’s early rays glisten off the water’s surface creating a tranquil and mystical scene
V.O CONT'D
...and find the balance
EXT. LAOS [4](KHOUN KONG LENG LAKE) - DAY
Cut to a super slow motion shot of a water droplet falling and causing ripples in the crystal clear water. As the water splashes up, we cut…
V.O CONT'D
...between your body and mind.
EXT. MYANMAR [4] (NAM TOK WATERFALLS HSIPAW) - DAY
To a woman splashing water on her face near a waterfall, symbolising the sense of rejuvenation that nature instils in us
EXT. CAMBODIA [3](LAKE) - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a tourist on a zip line as he does a backflip into the water and as the water splashes up…
EXT INDONESIA [4](LOMBOK) - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a surfer swiftly surfing up and over the face of a wave in slow motion before gliding across the top of the wave
V.O
To truly feel alive…
EXT. THAILAND [2](PATTAYA BEACH) - DAY (REPLACE V3)
Cut to a young man practicing kicks against the backdrop of the sea and the rising sun on a beach in Thailand, as he swings to kick we cut…
V.O
...one must calm the mind...
INT. LAOS [5] (MUAY LAO GYM)- DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a medium shot of a beautiful strong athletic female martial artist kicking a boxing bag with her leg in a Muay Lao gym, timed perfectly on impact with the momentum from the kick in the previous shot.
V.O
...to find inner strength.
EXT. MYANMAR [5](NGAPALI) - DAY (REPLACED V5)
Cut to an aerial drone shot panning out and revealing the vast palm trees receding in the distance behind the beach
V.O
Conserving the environment...
EXT. BRUNEI [3](SERASA) - DAY (REPLACED V5)
Cut to a cinematic drone shot panning out showing Serasa
V.O
...also means preserving your state of being.
EXT. VIETNAM [5] (TRANG AN) - DAY
Cut to a crips close-up of a yellow oar rowing on calm water
EXT. THAILAND [6](KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK) - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a man canoeing on a serene lake in Khao Sok National Park
EXT. SINGAPORE [4](HELIX BRIDGE) - DAY (REPLACED/POSITION CHANGED V5)
Cut to cyclists riding along the Helix Bridge as the camera pans to the right
EXT.BRUNEI [4](MANGROVE FOREST) - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a family of conservationists exploring a mangrove forest
EXT. THAILAND [3](JUNGLE RESORT) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a collection of beautiful tourist lodgings with individual pools in a jungle resort
V.O
Venture to a home away...
EXT. MALAYSIA [(3) SEPANG RESORT] - DAY REPLACED V3
Cut to a slow cinematic aerial drone shot heading towards the palm shaped resort hotel in Sepang
V.O
...from home...
EXT. SINGAPORE [2] (PALM BEACH LUXURY HOUSES) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a breathtaking aerial drone shot panning above luxurious houses on the palm beach with what appears to be a golf course in the center, surrounded by a moat and then the houses with the ocean stretching out endlessly in the distance
EXT. BRUNEI [5](CANOPY WALKWAY) - DAY
Cut to a continuous POV shot of a tourist walking on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush greenery.
EXT. INDONESIA [5](SUMBAWA) - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a man running off a cliff and paragliding over Mantar Hill
V.O
...where nature is abundant…
EXT. CAMBODIA [6](PHNOM PENH HOTEL INFINITY POOL ) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to woman diving into a rooftop infinity pool in slow-motion overlooking the Mekong River in downtown Phnom Penh.
EXT. MALAYSIA [5](ROOFTOP SWIMMING POOL) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a woman swimming in a rooftop swimming pool with an extraordinary city view in slow motion with the Petronas Towers in view as the camera pans around.
EXT. MYANMAR [1](LUXURY SPA BATH) - DAY (REPLACED V4/position changed V5)
Cut to a beautiful fit young woman relaxing in a round outdoor bath at a luxury spa with tropical flowers overlooking the tropical rainforest jungle
INT. CAMBODIA [5](WELLNESS AROMATHERAPY SPA) - DAY (replaced V3)
Cut to a slow panning shot over a table in a spa with towels, incense candles for aromatherapy, flowers, massaging stones and herbal balls.
EXT. THAILAND [5](LUXURIOUS SPA) - DAY (replaced V3)
Cut to a man and woman getting a thai herbal compress massage in a luxurious spa
INT. LAOS [6](SPA/MASSAGE RESORT) (REPLACED)
Cut to a CU of a beautiful woman resting during a massage in a ruminative state before turning her head to the side and closing her eyes
EXT. VIETNAM [3](NAN BINH RICE FIELDS) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a magnificent aerial drone shot of a farmer working in rice fields with a vast green landscape as the sun sets behind the mountains in the distance
EXT. BRUNEI[6] (DURIAN TREES) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a medium closeup of tree growing an abundance of Durians as the sunlight glistens through the leaves
V.O
...where you find that your health...
INT. INDONESIA [6](KITCHEN/JAMU JUICE INGREDIENTS) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to close up of a mother and daughter’s hands preparing homemade Jamu drink, an Indonesian herbal beverage with natural ingredients: turmeric, ginger, lime, lemongrass, tamarind
V.O
...is your greatest wealth.
EXT. THAILAND [4] (BANGKOK) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to an aerial view of a woman wearing hygienic gloves preparing Som Tam with a wide array of vegetables, spices, fruit and ingredients along with other food offerings
EXT. MALAYSIA [4] (KUALA LUMPUR FRUIT STAND) - DAY (REPLACED V4)
Cut to the camera steadily zooming out of a fruit stand revealing a colorful plethora of various fruits
EXT. SINGAPORE [5](ROOFTOP FOOTBALL PITCH) - NIGHT (REPLACED V3)
Cut to a timelapse of the Singapore skyline as the camera pans down revealing people playing a football game on a rooftop football pitch at St. Andrew's Cathedral.
EXT. SINGAPORE ([6]CLOUD FOREST) - DAY (REPLACED V5)
Cut to a spectacular view from inside Cloud Forest
V.O.
Come visit Southeast Asia
EXT. MALAYSIA [6] (BATU CAVES) - DAY (REPLACED V3)
Cut to an upwards angle closeup of a cave opening and stalactite as the camera pans down revealing the dense green foliage against the outside cave walls, we cut...
V.O.
...and explore how its natural beauty and cultural traditions …
EXT. VIETNAM [4] (HA LONG BAY)- DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a boat with tourists traveling through a Limestone cave in HaLong Bay as we exit the cave and outside we’re welcomed to the sun illuminating the frame as the vast nature broadens...
V.O.
…could broaden your mind ...
EXT.CAMBODIA [4](SAMLOEM BEACH) - DAY (REPLACED/ position changed V5)
Cut to a steady and controlled pan around a couple practicing yoga together in nature as the sun’s rays glisten over the ocean while highlighting their combined silhouette
V.O.
...nurture your body
EXT. PHILIPPINES [6](RIVER CANYON/CEBU ISLAND) - DAY
Cut to an Aerial shot panning out of exotic waterfalls in the tropical jungle as a man does a backflip into a natural pool.
V.O.
...and enrich...
EXT. VIETNAM [6](LAN HA BAY) - DAY (REPLACED)
Cut to a spirited and cinematic aerial drone flying out (exit/outro shot) from the silhouette of a young woman standing on the top of a mountain facing the sea as the vast sunlit ocean landscape expands into frame
V.O.
...your spirit.
FADE OUT:
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; Plan your trip
Visit https://www.visitsoutheastasia.travel/
END credits scene:
EXT. MYANMAR [6](MOUNT POPA) - DAY
Cut to an extra shot after the graphics roll. We see an endearing tribe of Monkeys hanging on the railings at Taung Kalat Temple. (This symbolizes to the audience that they are and have been on this side of the fence/bars, and that in order to get back in touch with nature on the other side, they need to embark on a journey to Southeast Asia.)
END.