An application along with processing fee of INR equivalent to USD 225 is required to be made online, to enable submission of your application. Please note that application-processing fee is non-refundable, and will not be returned under any circumstance. Kindly ensure that your production is a Feature Film, TV/Web show and series & Reality TV/Web show and series. FFO does not accept application for Documentary films, AV commercials and music videos.
Baratang is famous for its natural wonders; from impressive ⦁ Limestone Caves and dense mangrove creeks. There are tidal swamp forests and small but fascinating ⦁ Mud Volcanoes. It is the first gateway up north from the capital city, located between the Middle and South of Andaman. Due to its distance from north of ⦁ Port Blair (approximately 100 km), it is a popular one-day trip destination, especially for those who come with limited time on hand.
Day light hours: Ranges from 3:22 for each day in June to 9:37 to each day in March. There is an average of 2405 hours of sunlight per year with an average of 6:35 of sunlight per day.
Best time to Shoot: October to May
Connectivity Details:
The island is dissected by the Andaman Trunk Road to Rangat and Mayabunder. There are two ferry crosses: "Bamboo Trikery" Jetty and "Nilambur" Jetty.
Contact Details : Directorate of Shipping Services at Phoenix Bay Jetty, Port Blair
contact No. 03192-245555, 03192232714
website: https://www.andaman.gov.in/
Permission required to shoot at this location : Yes
Accommodation available
Number of Hotels available category-wise (star/Budget hotel)
Names, Addresses and Contact details of each
Hotels and more near Baratang Island, it has number of hotels ranging from Both Star/Budget hotels, guest houses, lodges etc. The list of which is available on tourism department’s website: www.andamantourism.gov.in
Local transporters and taxis
The State transport service run by the Transport Department of the A&N Administration is an easily accessible means of transport which moves around the Port Blair city and other parts of the island.
Authority and Designation of the Officer – Director of Transport
Address – Directorate of Transport,
A & N Administration,
Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands,
Pin code – 744 101.
Phone number – 03192 230225
Email – dirtpt[dot]and[at]nic[dot]in
Website – transport.and.nic.in
Availability of Emergency and Medical Services
Nearest Medical Facility Category
Hospital – Primary Health Centre
Address – C/O Primary Health Centre, Baratang Island, Port Blair – 744210, Ph. No. – 03192 279533
Kadamtala Primary Health Centre - 8QVH+4J9, Kadamtala, Andaman and Nicobar Islands - 744209
Website – http://www.and.nic.in/C_charter/health/dhs/index.html#gph
GB Pant Hospital at Port Blair is well versed with all the modern technologies.
Availability of Filmic resources for production support
“Guidelines for shooting of films” prescribes to maintain database of production & post-Production facilities, equipment suppliers, film talent/crew, line producers/service production companies, location managers, producers/production houses, Directors etc. available to filmmakers in details.
Names of previous films shots in the location (Domestic-Hindi and Regional, International)-
Let’s go (Film), Heaven Land
Documentaries film, several music videos & short videos.
Incentive if any for filming on this location: As per “Guidelines for shooting of films” committee has been constituted comprising of following members:
Chief Secretary, A&N Admin – Chairman
Principal Secretary, Finance – Member
Secretary (Information Publicity and Tourism) - Member
Director (IP&T) – Convener
The chairman of the committee may invite members outside the composition of the committee.
Any Cultural Festival/Event held here-if so a small description
“The Island Tourism Festival” is a weeklong festival filled with cultural programmes held at different parts of the Islands is a mega event.
Apart from this the major events are Beach Festival, Monsoon Festival, Food Festival and Film Festivals.