John D. Bert

Born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, John Bert has always had an interest in film production. He became involved in historic preservation as a living historian, appearing as an extra in "Dances With Wolves" and "Gettysburg" before being contacted to work as a military advisor on "Gods and Generals" and "Cold Mountain". It was on "Cold Mountain" that he had the chance to work with two other respected historians; Brian C. Pohanka and Michael Kraus. Those scenes were shot in Romania.He is a member of the Property Masters Guild (PMG), a huge history buff, and a private pilot.