'Kong: Skull Island' and the story of securing the American blockbuster set

In addition to being protected by hundreds of police officers in many locations in Vietnam, the film crew absolutely does not reveal the content of the story.

The Kong: Skull Island crew left Vietnam on March 20 after more than a month of filming in Quang Binh, Ninh Binh and Quang Ninh. After the US and Australia, Vietnam is the third location for the Hollywood blockbuster. This is the first time a big-budget film has come to film, soAfter the crew started filming in Vietnam on February 22, a series of paparazzi tried every way to break into the set to record behind-the-scenes footage of the Hollywood crew working.To avoid behind-the-scenes photos being taken and spread, the film crew tried every way to protect the set.

The delegation had its own press representative and information manager, Mr. Gregg Brilliant - whoControl all sharing of experts in the delegation when the press wants to interview.All members of the creative team must sign a confidentiality agreement for the film from the moment they join the project. During filming, the director, producer, and stars are not allowed to share any images related to the set, scenes, or images of the actors in costumes while filming on social media.

Many members of the crew shared photos of Vietnam's beautiful landscapes on social media, but there were absolutely no photos of filming locations, sets, or props. This is a photo of the sunset in Tam Coc - Bich Dong shared by production director Alex Garcia on Instagram.

On the Vietnamese crew's side, Ms. Leann Emmert - the film crew's set supervisor - shared: "In every contract signed with the Vietnamese crew, we have a clause requiring everyone to absolutely keep all information about the film and the set confidential." A source said moneA Vietnamese film crew member was reprimanded for allowing two reporters from a television station to pretend to be film crew members to enter the studio and take pictures.

In addition to adhering to internal security principles, the Kong: Skull Island crew received great support from the provincial police. During the four days of filming in Quang Binh from February 22 to February 26, the local police mobilized hundreds of soldiers to set up multiple blockades to protect the set."Dozens of tons of equipment and hundreds of people were safely protected, without any negative impacts, no disturbances, and no complications," Leann Emmert wrote in a thank you letter to the Quang Binh Provincial Police.

The film studio in Ninh Binh is more strictly protected. In addition to the film crew's own security personnel, Ninh Binh Provincial Police also directed many departments and branches to coordinate to ensure security.Kong: Skull Island's Ninh Binh studioisolated in the valley, surrounded by rivers and mountains of Trang An Tourist Area. At the only entrance, police and security guards prevent strangers from entering. Film crew members must carry cards to be allowed inside.

Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts on the set of "Kong: Skull Island" in Ninh Binh.

During the visit to the set on February 27, the US Ambassador and his companions were asked not to take any photos or reveal any images or information related to the plot. In the makeup room, the experts did not share about the characters they were dressing up for in the film, but only talked about their daily work.

Off-set, footage of Samuel L. Jackson’s performance in the valley was kept secret. Only the crew’s cameras and camcorders were allowed to film. When Gregg Brilliant discovered behind-the-scenes footage of the crew working on the crew’s camera, he demanded that it be deleted.

During meetings with the full presence of the crew and leaders of the provinces where the film was filmed, or at welcome and farewell parties, the images were kept confidential and only the film crew's photographer was allowed to work.

Gregg Brilliant explained: "Big budget Hollywood films have a huge fan base, so there are many curious people who want to know some of the content in advance. This affects our promotion and release plans. Leaking important scenes before the film's release can seriously affect revenue. To be on the lookout, we need to make sure that no images are leaked before the film's first trailer is released."

Although the film is being promoted before filming begins, the campaign will ramp up about three months before its release, starting with the release of the first trailer. Kong: Skull Island is scheduled for release in March 2017.

According to VNE