Joe Buffalo | Official Trailer

Joe Buffalo is an Indigenous skateboarding legend. He’s also a survivor of Canada’s notorious Indian Residential School system. Following a traumatic childhood and decades of addiction, Joe must face his inner demons to realize his dream of turning pro.<br />
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A short hybrid documentary executive produced by Tony Hawk and distributed by The New Yorker. <br />
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Watch the full film here: https://vimeo.com/757444197<br />
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IDA Awards - Best Short Nomination<br />
DOC NYC - Awards Shortlist<br />
SXSW - Audience Award<br />
Tribeca - Official Selection<br />
REGARD - Jury & Audience Awards<br />
Calgary Underground - Jury & Audience Awards<br />
NorthwestFest - Best Canadian Short<br />
Planet In-Focus – Best Canadian Short<br />
Local Sightings - Best Short Documentary<br />
Nevada City - Best Cinematography & Editing<br />
Bendfilm - Best Indigenous Short<br />
Cordillera - Best Indigenous Short<br />
Telefilm Canada’s “Not Short On Talent” @ Cannes 2021<br />
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Director & Editor - Amar Chebib<br />
Writers - Joe Buffalo & Amar Chebib<br />
Producers - Hayley Morin, Mack Stannard, Amar Chebib<br />
Executive Producer - Tony Hawk & Mohammad Gorjestani<br />
Cinematographer - Liam Mitchell<br />
1st AC - Solomon Chiniquay<br />
Sound Design & Mix - Matt Drake<br />
Post-Sound Mentee - Kaitlyn Redcrow<br />
Colourist - Sam Gilling<br />
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Production Company - Luminus Films<br />
In Association With - Even/Odd<br />
With the Participation of - The Canada Council for the Arts<br />
Distributed by The New Yorker