Possible Locations?

  Hey blog!

I am here to talk about possible filming locations for my film opening! Juliana and I have conversed since the very beginning about this particular component. The setting of our film opening isn't super complicated, but we wanted one that can perfectly match our vision. So, in our portfolio, the vampire is on a date walking down a trail. More specifically, a deserted trail kind of like in a forest-like area. The entirety of our scenes would be in this setting, so that's a positive! However, searching for nearby parks that correctly match our vision is going to be a challenge. Nonetheless, we have reached an agreement...sort of! Let's take a look!

#1. Markham Park, Sunrise, FL.

Instantly, when I thought of the idea, I thought of this park. Markham is full of plantation and trails. This location has numerous opportunities for filming, like how the trails are not so crowded, how quiet it is, and how we can capture the sky through the trees. Yes, that last one was oddly specific, but I think that aspect will be helpful as well. Now, everything about this is great, except it closes at 6:00 PM. Yeah, that blows! Juliana and I were so disappointed finding this out. In fact, we almost scratched the whole forest idea. We had envisioned to shoot the whole film opening here, but, as you know from the script, we need it to be sunset, and nighttime. Unfortunately, we are only able to shoot here for the sundown scenes. Do not fear: Juliana and I have found a solution.

#2. Peace Mound Park, Weston, FL.

 This park is our compromise. Since we cannot film our nighttime scenes at Markham, Peace Mound it is! However, there are some technical challenges shooting at two different places. The main issue Juliana and I will face is making the switch unnoticeable. What I mean by that is the transition from park to park. It should not be hard since the transition scene would be from a close up of the man's face from light to dark. Unfortunately, we will just have to wait and see. I am not losing hope though. Peace Mound Park still has trees like Markham, just not as many. I mean, at least this one closes at 9:00 PM! Also, we changed the scene of the ending because of this flaw. In this park, they have a bridge. So, in the end, instead of Veronica sitting by a tree, she will be looking off of the bridge. I know, such a smart change! I also think it will look more elegant, as she wouldn't be facing the camera but she would be facing the moon. This whole scene just screams elegant, and that is very helpful as the audience would be unaware of the haunting turn the scene will take. 

I am so excited to start filming next week! It will be very interesting to see how the final product will turn out😁! Hasta la vista, blog!

Resources:

 Photo of Markham Park: Welcome to Markham Park in Broward County, FL - Markham Park. (2024b, October 18). Markham Park. https://markhampark.com/

 Photo of Peace Mound Park: Tripadvisor. (n.d.). Peace Mound Park (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews). https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34733-d8514272-Reviews-Peace_Mound_Park-Weston_Broward_County_Florida.html