C. Beck

From Fargo Filmmaking

C. Beck (2006) is a documentary about Minnesota artist Charles Beck produced by Deb Wallwork and Mike Hazard of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Contents 1 Main Details 1.1 Plot Summary 1.2 Production Information 1.3 Cast 1.4 Crew 2 Other Information 2.1 Film Festivals 3 External Links

[edit] Main Details

[edit] Plot Summary

C. Beck follows the Fergus Falls, Minnesota artist Charles Beck as he carves and prints woodblocks in his studio, documents the resulting art, and goes out on a roadtrip to find subjects for his painting. He talks about his sources of inspiration, about art and life, and cleaning fish.

In 2007, C. Beck was the grand prize winner of ITVS Short Film competition and is currently streaming nationally on the PBS website (see link below). The film was a finalist in the 2008 Minnesota History Center "Greatest Generation" Film Festival. It won Best Collaboration 2008.

[edit] Production Information

C. Beck premiered at the Rourke Art Museum in Moorhead, Minnesota in March 2007 in conjunction with an exhibit of work by Charles Beck.

[edit] Cast

• Charles Beck.... Himself

[edit] Crew

• Deb Wallwork.... Director
• Mike Hazard.... Producer

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[edit] Film Festivals

• 2007 Fargo Film Festival.... Official Selection
• 2007 Free Range Film Festival.... Official Selection

[edit] External Links

• C. Beck at PBS
• C. Beck at the Center for International Education