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.
Resting at a distance of 26 kms from the Port Blair city, this part of the archipelago remains untouched and inhabited. Adorned by the shimmering crystal clear waters and enclosed by the lush-green jungles, Andaman is a land of hidden treasure. Located between the Passage and Duncan island towards the north side, this island is further divided into North and South Cinque islands. These islands also share boundaries with Wandoor Marine National Park, visiting this place is itself a calming experience. This island is not just a home to the beautiful surroundings, but also some of the rich and exotic marine life which includes coral reefs, fishes and turtles and starfishes. There are activities to experience like sea walking and snorkelling. There are so many things to do here in this isolated heaven.
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:
⦁ There is no scheduled ferry service to Cinque Island. Chartered boats of permitted category are allowed from Port Blair and Wandoor. To visit, one may contact private boat operators in Port Blair to hire a boat with due permission from the Forest Department. Boat tickets and forest permits are required that can both be bought at the jetty, before getting onto the boat.
Contact Details : Directorate of Shipping Services at Phoenix Bay Jetty, Port Blair
contact No. 03192-245555, 03192232714
Permission required to shoot at this location : Yes
Details of Permitting Authority and Fee Details
Name of the Authority and Designation of the Officer – Director (IP&T)
Address – Directorate of Information Publicity & Tourism (IP&T),
Near District Session Court,
Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands,
Pin code – 744 101
Phone number – 03192 244013
Email – thedirectortourism[at]gmail[dot]com
Website – andssw1.and.nic.in/filmshooting/
Accommodation available
Number of Hotels available category-wise (star/Budget hotel)
Names, Addresses and Contact details of each
Port Blair 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 – GB Pant Hospital
Address – Gb Pant Road, City Centre, Port Blair, South Andaman,Andaman & Nicobar Islands – 744 103.
Contact number – 03192 243653, 03192 233665
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)-
⦁ Temple Run (Game developing)
⦁ 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