Karl Swingle has worked professionally in the film industry for six years. With a graduate degree in film production, Karl has traveled the world working on documentary film projects, television features and full length films. He has built a portable film editing system that allows him to create films in remote environments – whether in the Kalahari Desert in South Africa or on the slopes of Mount Everest. With his experience and customized equipment, Karl will provide the Treasure America Project unique media production capability. He will capture the experiences of the Treasure America team while working with business leaders in US cities as well as in the remote tundra of the Arctic Refuge.
Born in Montana and currently living in Santa Monica, California, Karl has a unique perspective on land conservation and resource efficiency. In Montana, he learned about the politics of natural resource extraction. In Southern California, while sitting in traffic each day, he recognizes that places like Montana or Alaska should not be sacrificed based on bad energy policy.
During the summer of 2005 the Treasure America Project went to the village
of Kaktovik, Alaska to analyze the economic consequences of oil industry dependence
and opportunities to promote increased local entrepreneurship.
Invitation
for Citizens of Kaktovik.
Seminar Flyer [PDF].
Trip report
[DOC].
Website for local guides.
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