Skaterdater

Skaterdater is a 1965 American short film. It was produced by Marshal Backlar, and written and directed by Noel Black and was the winner of the Palme dOr for Best Short Film at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival. It was also nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Short Subject category. First prizes in international film festivals included Moscow and Venice.citation needed

Skaterdater has had lasting cultural relevance in the film industry. It has been the subject of scholarly articles on cinematography, and The Huffington Post recently included it in a list ofFilms every entrepreneur must see. David ORussell awardwinning director of Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, and The Fighter, has credited Skaterdater as a reason for his initial interest in Film.Skaterdater is currently up for nomination for the National Film Registry. The Library of Congress National Film Preservation Board choosesfilms for the registry each year to showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage and increase awareness for its preservation. Many famous Skateboarders such as Tony Hawk and Andy Macdonald have also aided in the cause to help win Skaterdater formal recognition. ........

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