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's childhood in New York State was marked by delivering newspapers on his bike for five years. As a youngster, he became captivated with filmmaking and made many silent home movies using a Super 8 camera, frequently involving his family and friends.