Pasadena Film Office

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of updating our annual scheduled fee changes. The City of Pasadena’s Filming & Special Events section will slightly increase its film permit fees according to the annual consumer price index. All applicants are required to complete the new updated application form located online or in our office. The fee changes will take full effect on Monday, August 11, 2008. All applications submitted on or prior to Friday, August 8, 2008, will not be affected by the increased permit fees. Applications submitted after Friday, August 8, 2008, are subject to pay the increased permit fees.

The Pasadena Film Office is now located in the City Hall building:

100 N. Garfield Avenue Room S-116

Pasadena CA 91109

Please click here for custom map and directions to City Hall.

Payments should still be made at the Permit Center at 175 N. Garfield Avenue. "No Parking" signs should also still be picked up at the permit center.

The beautifully restored City Hall building is now available for filming on all days of the week except Mondays.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS: We have new procedures for filming at City Hall.

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Film Office Volunteer & Internship Positions Available. Please click here for details.

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WHAT WE DO

The Pasadena Film Office coordinates all on-location production (features, television series, commercials, student films, independent films, still fashion shoots, etc.) in the City of Pasadena. We also market our City to the entertainment industry as a potential filming location.

See Film Permit Processing Times to ensure yourself and the Film Office sufficient time to process and issue your film permit.

WHAT SERVICES WE PROVIDE

	A Pasadena specific location (scouting) library -- on the Internet
	Coordination of all city permits and logistics (police, fire, public works staffing, etc.) for all productions coming to Pasadena
	Mediation of disputes between local residents/merchants and film crews
	Assistance to local residents/merchants in promoting their properties to the entertainment industry
	Safety reviews of all proposed on-location productions

Film Students: Please review the Student Information Sheet prior to submitting your application.

Still Photography: Please review the Still Photography Guidelines prior to submitting your application.

Park photography: Please review the Parks Information Sheet and

Parks Reservation Application.

HOURS OF OPERATIONS

Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The City is closed on alternate Fridays. Please click here for the City's holiday and closed Friday schedule.

HOW TO CONTACT US
(626) 744-3964, Fax (626) 744-4785

Email: filmoffice@cityofpasadena.net

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Due to the high volume of permits and telephone calls, we are unable to accommodate drop-ins to the permit office. Please make an appointment if you need to consult with a filming coordinator in person.

STAFF

Ariel Penn
Filming & Special Events Manager

Kristin Dewey
Filming Coordinator

Tacey Tague
Acting Filming Coordinator