Steven Pecchia-Bekkum has worked in film and video education since 1991 when he received Associate of Science degrees in filmmaking and video production from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. He graduated from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts with an emphasis in translating literary works into film. In 2002 he earned his Master of Fine Arts degree in film from the University of Utah. In addition to his years teaching production, animation and screenwriting classes at the University of Utah, Pecchia-Bekkum has taught film studies at Weber State University and mentored young filmmakers at Salt Lake City's Spy Hop productions. In 2011 he began designing the Film Department's new "Sound for Film and Video" course based on years of experience in production and post-production sound.
Steven Pecchia-Bekkum has written and directed several films, most notably
The Steven Pecchia-Bekkum independent film collection (2003) consists of a documentary about John Fillwalk, a video installation artist who teaches at Ball State University in Indiana. The film is shot in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).
Audio-visual materials can be fragile and require specialized equipment to play back. For this reason, access to audio-visual materials is provided through digital copies, and it might take longer to provide access to items that are not yet digitized. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.
Processed by Jimi Jones in 2004.
Donated by Steven Pecchia-Bekkum in 2004.
Forms part of the Independent Film Archives (UIFA).
Steven Pecchia-Bekkum describes his documentary as, "An exploration of Zen and the art of video tourism. John Fillwalk, renowned for his video installation work, discusses his approach to his work against the breathtaking backdrop of Monument Valley and surrounding regions. Armed with a high definition video camera and four wheel drive jeep, he searches for the perfect locations for his latest experimental creation." 20:00.
Featuring John, Eva and Lily Fillwalk
Directing, Videography and Editing by Steven Pecchia-Bekkum
Production Assistance by Jill Pecchia-Bekkum
Original Music by the Buck Naked Beavers