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Category
Motion / Film / Documentary
Annual ID
ADC102_MOT004G
About the Work
A short documentary about the eponymous Joe Buffalo, an Indigenous skateboarding legend and survivor of Canada’s notorious Indian Residential School system. Following a traumatic childhood and decades of addiction, the film explores him facing his inner demons to realize his dream of turning pro.
The film was executive produced by Tony Hawk, acquired by The New Yorker, won 16 awards at international film festivals (including SXSW), was nominated for an IDA award, and widely considered a contender for the 94th Academy Awards.
The film was executive produced by Tony Hawk, acquired by The New Yorker, won 16 awards at international film festivals (including SXSW), was nominated for an IDA award, and widely considered a contender for the 94th Academy Awards.
2023 Awards
Total Points: 45
Gold Cube
Credits
Production Company
Luminus Films / Vancouver
Post Production Company
Elemental Post / Vancouver
Director of Photography
Liam Mitchell
Editor
Amar Chebib
Executive Producer
Mohammad Gorjestani
Tony Hawk
Artist
Amar Chebib
Producer
Amar Chebib
Hayley Morin
Mack Stannard
Sound Designer
Matt Drake
Writer
Amar Chebib
Joe Buffalo
Colorist
Sam Gilling
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