Kaohsiung's Famous Filming Locations/走進電影場景中
Kaohsiung's Famous Filming Locations
◎English text by Lin Yi-chun
◎Photos courtesy of Kaohsiung Film Archive, Pao Chung-hui, Kao Chia-tse
"Wayward Cloud" , "Black and White" and "No Puedo Vivir Sin Ti" are all recent films that were shot on location in Kaohsiung and have brought Kaohsiung's beauty to the world. Through film and television, Kaohsiung has developed an image of sophistication and cultural diversity. These achievements are the result of Kaohsiung City Government's recent support and promotion of the film industry. This initiative began with the opening of Kaohsiung Film Archive, in 2002. The following year the Kaohsiung and Youth Film Festivals began. These are now popular annual events and are great promoters of Taiwanese film.
In order to further assist moviemakers, the Kaohsiung City Government has set up a Filmmakers Assistance Centre and an accompanying website. This has been a great success and has attracted various prospective production companies. The city government now offers subsidization for films where the majority of the movie is either made in Kaohsiung or features Kaohsiung as the central theme. There have been 11 films that have taken advantage of this initiative so far. One particular film that gained a great deal of popularity and won several awards at a film festival was Dai Lih-jen's "No Puedo Vivir Sin Ti". Hou Chi-jan's "As I Walk out One Evening" was also nominated at Berlin's International Film Festival in 2010. With this initiative, Kaohsiung has become a movie maker's haven.
※Directors' Favourite Locations
Film directors have favoured the Love Pier as a popular film location. This is where the Love River and Port of Kaohsiung intersect. It is truly a beautiful, inspirational and symbolic area, emanating the romantic atmosphere of the Love River and the magnificence of the port. The Love Pier is where the Love River Bike Path and West Harbour Bike Path intersect and where the Love Boat and Kaohsiung Harbour Yacht tours board. The Love Pier provides a relaxing atmosphere and spectacular views of the river and sea. Films featuring this location include "Kingfisher", "Young at Heart: Grandma Cheerleaders", "Uma", music videos "Nothing to Do with Love" by Chris Yu, "Parabola" by Tanya Chua, TV documentary "Love River", TV show "Run New Egg" and numerous commercials.
※Most Spectacular Location
Singuang Pier was deemed to be the most spectacular film location in Kaohsiung. TV dramas such as "Honey & Clover", "Black and White", music video "Clear Up" by Lin Lung Hsuan, TV show "Rum Cake" and movie "Uma" were all shot on location at Singuang Pier. One particularly dramatic scene was the blast scene featured in "Black and White", bringing the location greater notoriety.
※Kaohsiung's Charming Waterfront
Kaohsiung's waterfront has become one of the most highly profiled spots for film producers that venture here. Areas such as the Love Pier, Singuang Pier, Sizihwan Bay, Cijin Island and the Heart of the Love River are particular favourites. Recently, Kaohsiung City Government has renovated, extended and restored the original harbour on Sizihwan Bay. The results have been phenomenal. Cijin Island is one of Kaohsiung's scenic spots, where locals flock to on the weekends. It is a popular place to enjoy delicious seafood, cycle and just enjoy its natural beauty. Berlin Film Festival nominated film "As I Walk out One Evening", captured the beauty of both Sizhiwan Bay and Cijin Island.
The splendid lighting of the Heart of the Love River can be seen in films such as "Bed Man" and "Uma", not to mention a famous beverage commercial. The Heart of the Love River is located midway along the Love River. The waterfront exhibits natural beauty and is symbolic of Kaohsiung's modern urban vibe. Strolling or cycling along the Love River at sunset is a popular way to relax after a hard days work.
※Kaohsiung's Urbanization and City Charms
Movie producers and directors have also been attracted by Kaohsiung's beautiful skyline and picturesque city. Kaohsiung has been rapidly changing over the past few years. They have featured Kaohsiung's scenic streets as backdrops in various films. Some of these locations include Urban Spotlight, Pier-2 Art Centre, and Fishermen's Wharf. The Dream Mall and The World Games 2009 Main Stadium were also featured in "Black and White". "Ordinary Heroes" was shot in various artistic and scenic locations throughout the city including Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Fishermen's Wharf, Wude Martial Arts Center, and Kaohsiung International Airport.
Many MRT stations have been uniquely designed with beautiful works of public art. MRT public art works have attracted singers such as Tanya Chua and Chris Yu. Music videos have been shot at both Central Park and Formosa Boulevard Stations. Beautiful Formosa Boulevard is featured in movies "Blue Bonnet" , "Love Ride" and "Uma".
Other distinctive landmarks include Chungtu Tangjung Brick Kiln which appears in the movie "Beautiful Crazy" , "Treasure Hunter", and "Uma". CPC Residential Hall in Nanzih, was previously known only to the older Kaohsiung residents that lived there. However, recently it has attracted various a television series adapted from the novel "Ni Yada" and various television commercials. Filming was quite exciting for the tranquil older community. When people come to Kaohsiung, they too can enjoy the classic scenery that has captured the minds and imaginations of many notable film productions.
走進電影場景中
電影導演最愛的 高雄拍片景點
◎文／林昀熹
◎照片提供／高雄市電影圖書館、鮑忠暉、高嘉澤
從《天邊一朵雲》、《痞子英雄》到《不能沒有你》，近年高雄市各地美景隨著電影、電視影集傳送到世界各地觀眾的面前，而透過影視導演運用鏡頭對高雄的詮釋，高雄市也成功的在觀眾的心目中深植人文與觀光大城的形象。
這些成果可說源自於高雄市政府對於電影產業的大力支持，不但在2002年成立了「高雄市電影圖書館」，更連年舉辦「高雄電影節」、「台灣青年音像創作聯展」，提升台灣電影作品素質。高雄市政府並以挹注部分拍攝經費的方式，徵選以高雄為拍攝題材或場景入鏡的優良企劃案，至今已有11部電影完成，其中由戴立忍導演改編自真人真事的《不能沒有你》引起廣大迴響、屢獲國內外影展大獎，而侯季然導演的《有一天》則入圍2010柏林影展青年導演論壇競賽片；一連串積極的電影政策，讓高雄真正成為影像與夢想的國度。
還不只這樣喔！為了能讓電影工作者在高雄的拍攝工作更加順利，高雄市政府還成立了「拍片支援中心」與「高雄拍片網」，在諸多資源的提供下，近年吸引越來越多的劇組到高雄取景、拍片。而在這些電影製片、導演們的眼光中，哪些地方是最佳的電影拍攝景點呢？
※入鏡頻率最高
如果以受到導演青睞的頻率來說，入鏡次數最多的就是「真愛碼頭」了！位於愛河與高雄港交會點的真愛碼頭，從名稱到整體環境既優美又具有高雄代表性。她不但延伸了愛河的整體浪漫意象，面對壯闊的海港，更讓人心生希望。真愛碼頭是愛河自行車道與西臨港線自行車道的交會點，也是愛之船與高雄港觀光遊艇的登船處，不論以鐵馬、遊艇，甚至散步的方式造訪真愛碼頭，都能讓遊客體會亮麗又悠閒的河海之美。
因此，包括電影《魚狗》、《青春啦啦隊》、《酷馬》、游鴻明「與愛情無關」ＭＶ、蔡健雅「拋物線」MV、《愛河戀人》，電視節目《扭蛋快跑》，以及多支優美廣告，都將真愛碼頭美麗的倩影納入影像中。
※氣勢最恢弘
以恢弘氣勢取勝的電影高雄景點，則非「新光碼頭」莫屬。日晷造型的地標在萬里無雲的藍天襯托下，顯得特別耀眼而獨樹一格，因此像是偶像劇《蜂蜜幸運草》、《痞子英雄》、林隆璇《放晴》MV，與電視節目《蛋糕快跑》、電影《酷馬》等作品，都在這裡取景拍攝。
尤其是電視偶像劇《痞子英雄》，甚至設計了爆破的場景，讓觀眾在精采刺激的劇情中，360度感受新光碼頭的陽光氣魄。
※水岸魅力無法擋
水岸是高雄最受注目的景點。除了真愛碼頭和新光碼頭，西子灣、旗津，以及愛河之心，都是影視導演們喜愛的拍片處。西子灣近年在高雄市政府規劃下進行築堤造地，讓海灣恢復自然樣貌，使整體環境更加優質。而充滿歡樂、美食與美景的旗津，更是民眾假日休閒、騎乘自行車最好的去處。位於愛河中游的愛河之心，擁有自然水岸美景之外，更有著一份時尚的都會感，尤其是傍晚時分在此散步或沿著愛河騎單車，更是繁忙工作後最好的放鬆方式。
入圍2010柏林影展的《有一天》，影片之中就盡收西子灣與旗津美景；而在愛河上交織著美麗光影的愛河之心，則在《彈簧床》、《酷馬》以及飲品廣告中都可見其芳蹤。
※水岸魅力無法擋
除了河、海、港等水岸美景，高雄這些年來的快速轉變，也使得導演們深深被高雄開敞、亮麗的城市景觀所吸引，紛紛以高雄街道、人文或藝術場景作為故事背景。除城市光廊是不會被錯過的景點之外，像《痞子英雄》的主角們就跑遍了夢時代、駁二藝術特區、漁人碼頭，以及世運主場館；而電影《平民英雄》則走人文藝術路線，足跡遍佈高雄市立美術館、漁人碼頭、武德殿，甚至連國際機場都入鏡了。
設計新穎、結合公共藝術的捷運站，更是吸引劇組的目光，捷運中央公園站和美麗島站就吸引了歌手蔡健雅與游鴻明在此拍攝MV，電影《藍色矢車菊》、《LOVE RIDE》和《酷馬》中，也都可以看到捷運美麗島站的炫麗畫面。
此外，許多隱身城市一隅，卻散發著獨特歷史人文風情的地方，也一一被眼尖的劇組們發掘。例如台灣煉瓦會社打狗工廠（中都唐榮磚窯廠）就曾在《亂青春》、電影《刺陵》主題曲「玫瑰」以及《酷馬》亮相；甚至連位於楠梓、老高雄人才熟悉的中油宿舍，也吸引電視廣告以及改編自小說的電視影集《倪亞達》在此拍攝，藉著舊式社區的寧謐感，傳遞富人情味的溫馨。造訪高雄，處處都是經典場景呢！