Location Specialist & Fixer
Seth Zaharias — Location Specialist & Fixer
With decades of experience in the wild landscapes of California’s deserts, Seth Zaharias has built a career at the intersection of adventure, storytelling, logistics, and networking. As the co-owner of Cliffhanger Guides in Joshua Tree, Seth has spent years leading people safely through some of the most rugged and cinematic terrain in the American West. That same expertise makes him an invaluable asset to film and media productions looking to capture the authentic Joshua Tree experience — from intimate indie shoots to large-scale productions Seth is your guy for all things Joshua Tree. And with over 1800 numbers in his phone, if he can’t solve the problem, he will know someone who can!
Seth brings more than just local knowledge. He offers the full package: scouting breathtaking locations, navigating permits and land-use regulations, coordinating crews in challenging environments, and solving problems before they become setbacks. Known for his resourcefulness, humor, and hands-on leadership, Seth is the person productions call when they need the impossible to happen smoothly.
Whether it’s a commercial shoot among the granite monoliths of Joshua Tree, a documentary in the remote Mojave, music or culturally related,a high-adrenaline climbing sequence, Seth ensures crews have the access, safety, and support to get the perfect shot. His deep network of local contacts, land managers, and outdoor professionals means no detail is overlooked.
Specialties:
- 25-year Joshua Tree local and guide
- Location scouting & management in Joshua Tree National Park and the surrounding areas.
- Fixer services for all things Joshua Tree! His high desert network is near unparalleled.
- Permit navigation & land-use compliance consulting and support
- On-the-ground logistics, crew support, and safety coordination
- Outdoor technical rigging & stunt coordination in climbing environments
Bottom line, if you are filming a production in JTNP or the surrounding areas, Seth is the guy you want on your team!