#11 - Looking Behind-the-Scenes with Hollywood Location Manager Stuart Berberich
Introduction
Welcome to “The Elements of Being” podcast, where I dissect and explore the minds and habits of psychologists, filmmakers, writers, and industry icons. Essentially, we learn what makes them flip the switch to achieve incredible feats, goals, and milestones…and a chance to geek out over the psychology behind human behavior.
Today is meant for my fellow film geeks. Suppose you have ever watched an incredible scene during your favorite movie and TV show and wondered, "How do they pull that off, or how do they get access to a place like that?”. In that case, we shed a little light on the process during my interview with Stuart Berberich, a Hollywood Location Manager and Scout. We typically view the movie-making experience from the perspective of actors, actresses, and directors… My interview with Stuart offered a unique behind-the-scenes look and a different perspective on the on-screen entertainment I admire and enjoy so much.
Most likely, you’ve seen Stuart’s professional contributions if you’ve seen the blockbuster movies Transformers 3 and Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight, as well as the shows Sense 8 and The Patriot…especially The Patriot on Amazon…season one is brilliantly written and filmed. What we discussed:
-How COVID-19 affects the present and future of Hollywood
-the actual impact of Hollywood on the economy -the path and day-to-day of a location scout and manager for film, and the process of aligning locations with the vision of the writers and director
The Elements of Being Podcast with Michael Moody featuring Hollywood Film Manager Stuart Berberich
The Elements of Being Podcast with Michael Moody featuring Hollywood Film Manager Stuart Berberich
About the Author: Michael Moody, Wedding Officiant
Michael Moody—author of the self-improvement book Redefine Yourself: The Simple Guide to Happiness and host of the “The Elements of Being” podcast—is an ordained minister serving Denver and other towns across Colorado. He is a 2023 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award winner in both Denver and Chicago (his eighth consecutive year), was named “Best Business of 2024 and 2025” by Three Best Rated, and earned “The Best Wedding Officiant in Commerce City, Colorado for 2024” from Quality Business Awards USA. Since 2012, he has officiated more than 300 weddings.
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