California Code, Government Code - GOV § 14999.31

The California Film Commission and its director shall encourage the use of the uniform application form described in Section 14999.32 for obtaining a local permit to engage in media production within the jurisdiction of a county, city, or city and county. As used for the uniform application form, “film” includes, but is not limited to, feature motion pictures, digital media, television motion pictures, commercials, and still photography. “Production” means the activity of making a film for commercial or noncommercial purposes on property owned by a county, city, or city and county, or on private property within the jurisdiction of a county, city, or city and county.