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BUFF

A SHORT FILM 
STARRING

JENA MALONE           JOSHUA CLOSE   

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GENRE
A MODERN WESTERN

S Y N O P S I S

AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM JAIL FOR CLIMATE ACTIVISM

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A YOUNG WOMAN ENCOUNTERS AN ABUSED RODEO BUFFALO 

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FOR WHICH SHE TREKS THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST TO FREE IT AND HERSELF

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THE BUFF PRODUCTION TEAM 

FILMED IN NEW MEXICO

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER GESSNER

STARRING JENA MALONE, JOSHUA CLOSE ​

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - SEAN BAGELY 

EDITED BY - KATHARINE MCQUERREY 

PRODUCTION DESIGNER- LORUS ALLEN

COSTUME DESIGNER - GREG LAVOI 

music by- Kevin, Sean & Deana Kiner

​EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS - JULIA JACKSON, SARAH HAY, MATT BIELER

PRODUCED BY - NICOLE JOHNSTON, DANIEL CUMMINGS, CHRISTOPHER GESSNER 

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PARTNERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Filming BUFF was made possible by a generous partnership with the Pueblo de Cochiti, with leadership approval to film on sacred land. After meaningful consultation with their counsel, we learned that our film's themes and environmental messaging aligns with their community values and land restoration missions. ​Capturing a release of "Clyde the Buffalo" in our film, with his silhouette against the Cochiti sunset where buffalo once roamed freely, felt like a privilege and a spiritual homecoming. We were also proud to cast a community an on-screen role within the community. ​As we move toward the full length feature film, we are committed to deepening this partnership while amplifying the Pueblo de Cochiti's land initiatives.

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