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- 1 2 "New head of Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television on her vision and rebranding". 680 News, November 14, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Expat Beth Janson comes home to helm screen academy: Knelman". Toronto Star , April 13, 2016.
- ↑ Etan Vlessing, "Tammy Frick Named CEO of Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television". The Hollywood Reporter , October 5, 2022.
- ↑ Kelly Townsend, "Beth Janson steps down as TIFF COO". Playback , August 23, 2023.
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