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- ↑ Janet Smith, "Vancouver International Film Festival gives small preview of Special Presentations, with Cannes and Berlin award-winners on the roster". Stir, August 8, 2024.
- ↑ Vicki Duong, "VIFF announces its special selections for 2024". The Georgia Straight , August 9, 2024.
- ↑ Janet Smith, "Vancouver International Film Festival reveals full program, opening with live-accompanied Ari's Theme". Stir, August 28, 2024.
- ↑ Dana Gee, "Just announced: Vancouver International Film Festival 2024 lineup". Vancouver Sun , August 28, 2024.
- ↑ Vicki Duong, "Vancouver International Film Festival unveils stacked 2024 lineup". The Georgia Straight , August 28, 2024.
- ↑ Gail Johnson, "Vancouver International Film Festival announces winners of 2024 juried awards". Stir, October 3, 2024.
- ↑ Jamie Casemore, "In Brief: The Chef & the Daruma wins at VIFF Audience Awards". Playback , October 17, 2024.