Comoros Film & Photography Production Services & Camera Crews
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Filming in the Comoros
For an introduction to shooting in the Comoros see below notes on film locations, permits, when to shoot, unique local stories, costs, tax incentives, crews, talent, equipment, communications, art department, studios, post facilities, visas and work permits for filming, transport, film-friendly accommodation, and safety advice.
Comoros Film Locations
The Comoros is an African island archipelago in the Indian Ocean made up of 3 islands: Ngazidja (Grande Comore), Mwali (Mohéli), and Nzwani (Anjouan). The nearby island of Maore (Mayotte) is claimed by Comoros, but administered by France.
The islands are volcanic and surrounded by coral reefs making for beautiful paradise-island film locations including dhows sailing by palm-lined white sand beaches, tropical mountain landscapes, and waterfalls.
Agricultural film locations include plantations of nutmeg, vanilla, cloves, pepper, jasmine, perfume essences (ylang-ylang), and copra.
Life on Earth (1979-) filmed in the Comoros.
Film locations can be divided into three islands:
Ngazidja (Grande Comore)
Grande Comore is the largest island in the Comoros.
Moroni is the capital and main entry point by air. Film locations of note include the photogenic Ancienne Mosquee du Vendredi (Old Friday Mosque), Zawiyani ya Salmata Hamissi Mosque, Volo Volo market, and the winding alleys of the Medina section.
Grande Comore paradise beaches of note include Mitsamiouli beach, Itsandra beach, and Chomoni beach.
Mount Karthala is an active volcano and the highest point of the Comoros.
Lac Salé is a beautiful salt water crater lake location.
The Comoros offer some great underwater photography options. Vailheu Bank and Massiwa wreck are two dive sites of note.
Mwali (Mohéli)
Mohéli is the smallest of the islands.
It known for its natural beauty with beautiful beaches, baobab trees, and range of fauna such as Livingstone bats, whales, and nesting turtles.
Itsamia is a great place to photograph green turtles eggs hatching.
Moheli Marine Park is a good place to photograph sharks, humpback whales, and coelecanths.
Nzwani (Anjouan)
Anjouan is known for its waterfalls and lush vegetation.
The town of Mutsamudu is built in the Shirazi/Swahili style.
Domoni is a city of interest to filmmakers and photographers.
Comoros Film Location Permits
Most locations are possible given time, money and the right approach. It is illegal to photography of government buildings, military installations, and other key infrastructure such as ports, train stations, and airports, without the permission of relevant authorities. You could be fined, have your photographic equipment confiscated, and risk arrest. Please contact us for location specific information.
When To Shoot?
The islands have a tropical climate with temperatures cooler and wetter at higher altitudes. The hot and humid wet season, which experiences cyclones, runs from November to April. The cool, dry season from May and October is the best time to film for weather. For monthly weather statistics please see here.
The Comoros is a predominately Muslim nation where holidays such as Ramadan are observed.
Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in the Comoros.
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