LeatherBack Films

25/05/2025

A short participatory documentary from Neil Island.

Meet Manindra Mallick, a revered tablachi who has dedicated his life to the beats of the tabla. In a place where classical percussion is rare,
he stands tall preserving the soundscape of his heritage. Alongside him is his son Abhay Mallick, carrying forward the art with the same passion and precision.
This film is a tribute to the hands that keep tradition alive, one beat at a time.

Meet Manindra Mallick, a revered tablachi who has dedicated his life to the beats of the tabla. In a place where classical percussion is rare, he stands tall...

02/02/2025

An Ad film promoting World' s fastest glass bottom boat the Andaman Dolphin, experience it n Havelock and Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

21/09/2024

Centennial Commemoration (100 years celebration) of Karen Settlement in the Andaman Islands.
VENUE:
25th Feb to 27th Feb, 2025
Mulla Baptist Church, Webi Village, Mayabunder
North & Middle Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.
Contact for more information:
[email protected]
[email protected]

17/07/2024

Dive into the legendary dive shop Ocean Tribe Scuba with our new documentary, "Tides of Transformation", shot in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Journey with us as we explore the beauty and depth of the underwater world, captured in stunning cinéma vérité style. From rigorous training sessions to breathtaking marine life, witness the transformation and resilience of a community dedicated to the ocean.
🔹 Follow the journey of three Spanish sisters as they master open water scuba diving.
🔹 Experience the meticulous training and preparation of new divers.
🔹 Immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life and mesmerizing underwater landscapes.
Join us on this incredible adventure and discover the heart and soul of a dive shop.

Dive into a legendary dive shop Ocean Tribe Scuba with our new documentary, "Tides of Transformation." Journey with us as we explore the beauty and depth of ...

10/07/2024

HOPE, short immersive documentary film, 2021.
A migrant worker in Kerala Amal, which means 'Hope'. A brief gesture along with the filmmaker.

Director Statement:
Amal's name means Hope, and his hope lies in living everyday to nurture his livelihood and family.
The film maker was just hoping Amal to sing or at least hum a song.

A migrant worker in Kerala Amal, which means 'Hope'. A brief gesture along with the filmmaker.Director StatementAmal's name means Hope, and his hope lies in ...

27/05/2024

An underwater sequence for the anthropological documentary in the making was shot in Havelock Islands, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
BTS camera work by : Pratik Chhabria
Underwater Cinematographer: Neil Shah
Underwater Diving Crew: Jeriel Joseph, Dhruv Sirohi
Actor: Saw Youlay
Boat Captain: Saw Thoothoo
Director: Jervis George

An underwater sequence for the anthropological documentary in the making was shot in Havelock Islands, Andaman & Nicobar IslandsBTS camera work by : Pratik...

27/02/2024

The traditional Karen house, called ‘she’, is an elevated dwelling on stilts with sloping thatch that gives protection from the heavy rainfall during the monsoon. The rest of the building is made of wood, cane, bamboo and palm leaves. The shady space under the house is used to keep domesticated animals and as a storehouse or granary. Wooden stairs are always built to have an odd number of steps; this is believed to ward off the evil eye.
The walls of houses are called ‘tarai’ and they are made by weaving long thin strips of bamboo (Gigantochloa andamanica), also known as ‘chatai bamboo’ because it is used for making walls. The wall will last up to five years and then replaced with a new wall.
Umbrella palm 'katola' is used as thatch in traditional Karen houses. These leaves are naturally waterproof and they are stitched together using bamboo twigs. The leaves are dried in the sun, and then tied to the roof using bamboo strings 'takeda'. Typically, a well-tied roof lasts two years and then needs to be replaced. In recent times, corrugated metal sheets have become more widespread because they are economical and last longer.

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25/11/2023

The Sae klee or Wa Tah ka (Andaman Karen) dance or bamboo dance is a traditional Karen performance held during celebrations such as Christmas and New Year's. Performers are typically divided into two groups. One group creates a platform by holding bamboo sticks in a checkered pattern, while the other group dances on top of the platform. Dancers must be careful to avoid stepping into one of the platform's many holes.

29/10/2023

Fishing for life for the Karen commune.