Filmed, Edited & Directed by Rorne Tan
(December 2010)
One of the most touching and heartfelt moments was when I saw a poor Vietnamese woman rolling her boat towards the Junk full of tourists asking them to buy stuff and things in her boat while her little baby was lying next to her. Some of the tourists teased her and called her "Sugarbabe" because she sells sweets and junk food. I find this rather disturbing and my heart sank that day. While the scenic view of Ha Long Bay was incredible, it never fail to remind me of the hardship of these Vietnamese women's lives living in their boats for survival at Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. So this little glimpse of my upcoming Documentary Film 2011 about "Halong Bay, Vietnam" is dedicated to them.
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia (Preview)
Filmed, Edited & Directed by Rorne Tan
(December 2010)
One of the best scenes in this film is the adorable and incredible smart "english" speaking children of Cambodia, the magnificant views of all the temples in Angkor Thom and lastly and not the least, the mysterious Angkor Wat. Here' a glimpse of my upcoming Documentary Film 2011 with a hollywood cinematic background music dramatising the scenic view of Angkor Wat. I only wish I have more time to edit these film takes.
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James Bond Island, Thailand
(Diamond Cave)
Filmed, Edited & Directed by Rorne Tan
(January 2011)
The most memorable experience in exploring caves in James Bond Island was one incredible sparkling view coming from crystals formed in Diamond Cave. Watching this sparkling effect in the dark in this cave was like watching diamonds twinkling in the sky at night. It gave you a sense of calm and funny thing was it made you feel happy just by watching those crystals. The unique part of this adventure was that in Diamond Cave, there was only one particular spot where you can see thousands of crystals sparkling towards you when you pointed your touchlight at them. Not all tourists were able to find this spot. To be able to find it means to the locals that you are a lucky person.
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Khai Island, Thailand
Filmed, Edited & Directed by Rorne Tan
(January 2011)
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Phi Phi Island, Thailand (Maya Bay)
Filmed, Edited & Directed by Rorne Tan
(January 2011)
The greatest moment when I was there in this Island was when I started walking along the bay and saw the beautiful background view of two islands facing each other from far. I thought I saw paradise but it was not what I saw that mattered, it was the walking experience in Maya Bay that brought me to paradise. This is one bay you have to go and experience it once in your life time. At least, Leonardo DeCaprio felt it during the filming of “The Beach” at Maya Bay years ago. Why not everybody? The inspiration I have from this experience led me to write a script called "Music Box" based on true events about how a guy who loves his ex-wife so much travelled to Maya Bay and buried her Valentime gift, a Music Box, just to remember her in his heart forever. Linking this Island to this story is the greatest phenomenon in my work.
Hope you love all the documentary films above.
Luv always,
Director Rorne Tan
Documentary Filmmaker
WORLD HERITAGE NETWORK