Filmmaking in the Age of OSINT | Mike Beegle | TEDxSpokane

Filmmaker and citizen journalist Mike Beegle takes us step-by-step through the process of using nothing more complex than a camera and a computer to empower ourselves to do our own journalistic investigations. Starting with a knock on the door in Phoenix, Arizona, Beegle uses existing information on the web to begin connecting the dots between Motel 6 and ICE. Though the investigation is still ongoing, Beegle inspires us to begin our own research using tools accessible to all. Mike Beegle is a filmmaker who enjoys time outdoors climbing, gardening, or enjoying the scenery of wherever life may take him for his next film project.

When Mike is not giving a TED Talk, you may find him hovering
over his newest painting, learning an exotic recipe in his
kitchen, or planning his next adventure. On the food front, he
is keen on Sashimi, cucumbers, or tomatoes. Mike favors the
Glenn Greenwald TED Talk on “Why Privacy Matters” and looks
forward to engaging with the audience of his hometown in
Spokane, WA, for his first time giving a TEDx Talk.
What you can look forward to in Mike’s talk:
— Make a documentary! Go big, don’t be afraid, and have faith
in your ability to succeed
— Investigative documentaries are awesome. Use your unique
perspective to share what you find
— Digital privacy rights, open-source intelligence, and what