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1. What types of productions does the City permit?

The City of Orange recognizes three types of productions: Commercial, Non-Profit, and Student.

Student Permits are issued to productions being done for by a student enrolled in an accredited school, working on a production for a class project, assigned by a teacher/professor. Non-Profit Permits are issued for productions done by non-profit 501 (c) 3 entities, (Non-profit Filming.)

The only difference between the three types is that we charge fees for Commercial permits.

2. How much time before the start of a production date does the City require I submit a Film Permit Application?

Orange requires that a completed permit be submitted to the City Film Liason- Commercial Filming: Paul Sitkoff (714) 288-2590, Student Filming: Sally Trejo (714) 744-5504- ten working days before the start of on-site location prep work. Since the City is closed most Fridays, this means that an application to begin site prep on a Saturday would be due to the City two weeks and two days prior to the commencement of work. Commercial productions will work directly with the City Film Liaison.

3. Is there anything different about the permit procedure for students?

Yes. Students must submit their completed permits on the deadline day before 11 a.m. There will be a box in the lobby of the Economic Development/Community Services building (230 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange) where the permit can be dropped. When a permit is approved- 3 days minimum- it can be picked up in the same lobby. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant un-reviewed.