2026 · Commissioned film

Love Letter to the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

Commissioned by William Simpkins · Sponsored by the Santa Cruz MAH

Commissioned work

Official video poster: Love Letter to the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
Open on YouTube

About the work

A commissioned film celebrating the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and the meaning this coastal landmark holds for Santa Cruz.

Andrew’s role
Filmmaking by Andrew J. O’Keefe II
Credits & image context
Commissioned by William Simpkins, with sponsorship from the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
“Andrew produced a wonderful video on the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.”
William SimpkinsCommissioning client

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