Joe Buffalo

Joe Buffalo

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. A short hybrid documentary executive produced by Tony Hawk and distributed by The New Yorker. IDA Awards - Best Short Nomination DOC NYC - Awards Shortlist SXSW - Audience Award Tribeca - Official Selection REGARD - Jury & Audience Awards Calgary Underground - Jury & Audience Awards NorthwestFest - Best Canadian Short Planet In-Focus – Best Canadian Short Local Sightings - Best Short Documentary Nevada City - Best Cinematography & Editing Bendfilm - Best Indigenous Short Cordillera - Best Indigenous Short Telefilm Canada’s “Not Short On Talent” @ Cannes 2021 Director & Editor - Amar Chebib Writers - Joe Buffalo & Amar Chebib Producers - Hayley Morin, Mack Stannard, Amar Chebib Executive Producer - Tony Hawk & Mohammad Gorjestani Cinematographer - Liam Mitchell 1st AC - Solomon Chiniquay Sound Design & Mix - Matt Drake Post-Sound Mentee - Kaitlyn Redcrow Colourist - Sam Gilling Production Company - Luminus Films In Association With - Even/Odd With the Participation of - The Canada Council for the Arts Distributed by The New Yorker