Opening Truck / Deal / Gun fight scene SELECTS
(DRONE would help with scope for all of these)
1. Wat ARUN
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/djla882vsuhxw6l/AAAeZri34Clath4r7C-UZzU_a?dl=0
Pro's
- incredible temple complex on the river front, we can do the fight all around the various corners and areas.
- opposite the King's Palace on the opposite riverbank
Con's
- We can't use blanks on the temple ground, any muzzle flashes will have to be in post
- scaffolding - may not be able to bring it down, we're finding out (DO YOU GUYS EVEN CARE? I (Elan), THINK ITS KIND OF INTERESTING ...)
- small truck entrance and path only - truck couldn't be much bigger than a small cube truck
2 - Wat Kalyanamit
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9jfk3y5aqx60ca9/AABR4j8464ovGeq_OeIYUS54a?dl=0
Pro's
- largest riverfront temple complex after Wat Arun on the riverfront
- looks more 'Bangkok' than the Naval HQ
- all the cars/trucks out front in the pics can be moved
- easy large truck access
- Can use BLANKS (PENDING ABBOTS's APPROVAL, they've done it before, but its not 100%)
Con's
- does have some reconstruction going on - although this gives an authentic feel we'd have to ask for quiet work to be carried out the day of the shoot or otherwise shoot on a Sunday.
- no temples or real skyline to be seen on the opposite banks, although the boats on the river also give a very 'Thai' feel to the location.
3 - Thai Naval Headquarters
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v7h4yj91kdbewcv/AADWmZS60tN6eGibUYsaIU2aa?dl=0
Pro's
- very accessible - easy large truck access
- riverfront view has the King's Palace on the opposite bank and Wat Arun to the East
- has weather contingency cover out the front
Con's
- can't remove black and white mourning decorations on the wharf
- though we can cover the shrine/photo up with trees in large tubs for the shoot day
- doesn't really as much very Thai / Bangkok
- can't use blanks or gunfire, as its across the river from Kings palace
Street Chase - both foot and truck
1 - Streets of Chinatown
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j7rf5frhsk3xplm/AACVxeiFtBglk66uYtB7rL2wa?dl=0
PRO'S
- can shoot nearly anywhere we like provided the Director can go out and scout the exact locations 3 days prior to shoot
- would have the support of police for a motorbike motorcade down the Chinatown main street for any truck shots we'd like to achieve
- would have the support of police for a motorbike motorcade down other Chinatown streets for any truck shot involving the running board fight (can discuss further how to do stunt with doubles and hero)
- lots of signage
- tons of roads and alleyways with slow traffic for safe running scenes and large, wider streets for truck drive-by's
CON'S
- need the director in a few days early to list specific street locations they'd prefer
- can't shoot here on weekends - the streets are too busy
2 - Thannon Khao San
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4g84yn0wzfb0n7q/AACaKyVlKaZqVmf_5xxBnxM5a?dl=0
- for shooting wider streets with the truck fight
PRO'S
- wider street than most market streets
- not as much motor traffic as China town for repeat drive throughs
- not too busy before 5pm, which is when it starts to become street markets with all the stalls etc
- just 15 minutes from Chinatown streets.
3 - Remote Market Streets
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8hfag2yeo4uxsg6/AACembXm118SPlYawNU0A1F0a?dl=0
Pro's
- are only 25 mins from the Old Rice Mill location
- are VERY controllable with little vehicle traffic for safety if we wanted to shoot the truck/running board fight here
Con's
- is about 90-100 mins out from town
Smugglers Hideout OPTIONS
Old Rice Mill
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hqk6qpfaq2mkccz/AABnG4oIV8baDjj3RG9Fu-s4a?dl=0
Pro's
- looks GREAT
- out in the middle of rice fields
Con's
- is 1.5 hr drive out of Bangkok, but given the lighter page count we could absolutely make this work
Temple 3 - Gated Hideout
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5p8y4zcue2sp56j/AACoF18p46eMoG6t8QWD_LWaa?dl=0
Pro's
- it's near the town center
- it's tucked away on some smaller backstreets
- it's on the riverfront for extra wow factor and for Shepherd to arrive by a smaller longboat if we wanted
- lots of interesting smaller streets around there for if she's arriving by foot.
Con's
- it's the local temple Abbot's home residence - they've filmed here before but need his permission and need to submit the script for his approval - which they can't guarantee.
BOAT SCENE
Large Barges
- very cumbersome and difficult to maneuver on the river
- the barges are not actually self powered but towed by tugs
Rice Barge
- could be a good, smaller alternative if we're able to double the weapon crate under a tarpaulin with Shepherd standing next to it (signage obviously covered)
Traditional Thai Long Boat
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dkh2s0aeklqtakq/IMG_9758.JPG?dl=0
- could be a good, smaller alternative if we're able to double the weapon crate under a tarpaulin with Shepherd sitting next to it.