Eckerson grew up in New York State and delivered newspapers by bicycle for five years. He developed an interest in film at an early age and made many silent home movies with a Super 8 camera, using his friends and family as actors.
Walter Eckerson, who grew up in New York State, spent five years delivering newspapers on his bike. As a young boy, he developed a passion for filmmaking and made many silent films at home with a Super 8 camera, often involving his friends and family members.