Dragonair

(Commercial – 90s – 2002)

Dragonair became one of the first international companies to successfully feature Angkor Wat in a commercial shoot in 2002. Inspired by the success of Hong Kong film ‘In the Mood for Love’ directed by Wong Kar-wai, Dragonair travelled to Siem Reap to film a troupe of dragon dancers on the causeway of Cambodia’s iconic temple. This was the very early days of commercial filming in Cambodia and sensitivity needed to be shown every step of the way.

Our team worked with Hong Kong-based Moviola Productions, taking responsibility for the entire production in Cambodia. Hanuman Films arranged all filming permissions, including the sensitive dragon dance shoot at Angkor Wat, and arranged all logistics, such as accommodation, transport and import/re-export of equipment. The commercial covered four countries, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan, but, according to the Moviola crew, it was in Cambodia that things ran most smoothly.

Locations: Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
Talent: Dragon Dancers from Hong Kong
Broadcasting: Television