Location Manager Spotlight courtesy of Universal Studios Florida's Production Group

Location Manager Spotlight courtesy of Universal Studios Florida's Production Group

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Brie Clayton January 25, 2021

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The following interview with Location Manager/Scout Stacey McGillis was conducted by the Universal Studios Florida Production Group (USFPG).

Born in Alberta, Canada, Stacey grew up in Central Florida and attended Tulane University, where she earned her degree in Psychology. Invited into the film and television industry by a close family friend, over the past 14 years, she has built an amazing track record, establishing herself as one of Florida's most accomplished location managers.

data-src=https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202611/Universal_McGillis2-1024x768.jpg alt= class=lazyload wp-image-2401867 data-srcset=https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202611/Universal_McGillis2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202611/Universal_McGillis2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202611/Universal_McGillis2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202611/Universal_McGillis2-624x468.jpg 624w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202611/Universal_McGillis2.jpg 1280w data-sizes=(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px />Universal Studios Florida, Stage 25, courtesy of Stacey McGillis.A member of Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) as well as Teamsters Local 385, and currently the Location Manager for season two of Warner Bros. Television's critically acclaimed series David Makes Man which is currently based at Universal Studios Florida, Stacey has earned vast credits on feature films, and on episodic series including Disney's Tomorrowland and the Disney series, The Right Stuff.

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data-src=https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202646/Universal_McGillis4-1024x768.jpg alt= class=lazyload wp-image-2401869 data-srcset=https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202646/Universal_McGillis4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202646/Universal_McGillis4-300x225.jpg 300w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202646/Universal_McGillis4-768x576.jpg 768w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202646/Universal_McGillis4-624x468.jpg 624w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/25202646/Universal_McGillis4.jpg 1280w data-sizes=(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px />Universal Studios Florida, Lombard's Seafood Grille, courtesy of Stacey McGillis.Q: What do you feel is the biggest value for productions that shoot with us?

Stacey: Productions that shoot with USFPG can expect an unparalleled level of support, professionalism and understanding of the needs of the production. The USFPG team is experienced with the smallest and largest productions and is able to assist creatively and logistically. And as we know with any production, things change. USFPG understands this and consistently adapts and assists productions in last minute changes and needs.

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Stacey: The first production I worked with USFPG on was Ace Ventura Pet Detective, Jr. That project filmed on the stages, at CityWalk, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios, as well as in many locations all over Central Florida. I am currently working on is David Makes Man season two. Through USFPG, David Makes Man has also been able to utilize a variety of locations on property. Shooting at Universal in a variety of locations and through USFPG's close relationship with Loews Hotels, we

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