Buffalo

Michelle Tweed is an Indigenous drum maker from Rockfield, Nova Scotia. In this journey, we join her as she crafts a beautiful drum using buffalo hide sourced from Verhagan Bison Farms. Collaborating with students from the Pictou County Forestry School, Michelle highlights the importance of community learning while paying tribute to Mother Nature and the spirit of the land. This experience brings everyone together to celebrate the return of the buffalo, culminating in a heartfelt event where the handmade bison drums are presented as gifts to the Verhagan family in deep appreciation.

Buffalo Credits

A Short Film by Michelle Tweed  

Directed by Matt Harris  

Produced by:

LensFlare Photography Inc.  

Written by:

Matt Harris and Michelle Tweed  

Edited by:

M. Harris  

Narrators:

Michelle Tweed  

Maya Hoehne  

Jacob Verhagen  

Narration Written by:

Michelle Tweed  

Maya Hoehne  

Jacob Verhagen  

Co-Producer:

Michelle Tweed  

Associate Producer:

Jacob Verhagen  

Sound Designer & Music Supervisor:

Lensflare Photography  

Original Music Features:

• "Carry Us Home" by HARBRS

• "Acceptance" by GLUCKSKIND

• Various Sounds by Matt Harris

Filming Locations:

• Rockfield, Nova Scotia

• Linacy, Nova Scotia

• Meadowville, Nova Scotia

• Pictou County Forest School

• Verhagan Farm

• Rockfield Drums

• The Hoehne Residence

2026 LensFlare Photography Inc. 

All rights reserved

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