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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.

 

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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

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A Pasadena specific location (scouting) library -- on the Internet

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Coordination of all city permits and logistics (police, fire, public works staffing, etc.) for all productions coming to Pasadena

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Mediation of disputes between local residents/merchants and film crews

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Assistance to local residents/merchants in promoting their properties to the entertainment industry

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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