Buffalo Dreams is a 2005 American Western television film directed by David Jackson on Disney Channel Original Movie.

Set against the backdrop of New Mexico, the film follows a boy, Josh Townsend, who moves because of his father's job and becomes involved with a group of teens attempting to preserve the buffalo and Navajo traditions.

During the process, Josh's friend Thomas Blackhorse falls in front of a buffalo, but is saved by his sister who finally speaks for the first time in years to help calm the buffalo.

The film was shot in 2004 on location in Utah, with several scenes on Antelope Island (in the Great Salt Lake) at the historic ranch house.

In 2006 the film was nominated for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Children's Programs for David S. Jackson[1] and for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Supporting Young Actress for Tessa Vonn at the 27th Young Artist Awards.