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- ↑ Eric Volmers, "Cam Christiansen, David Hare and the NFB break down barriers with animated 'essay' Wall". Calgary Herald , September 15, 2017.
- ↑ Eric Volmers, "Calgary filmmaker takes globe-trotting scientific and philosophical look at power of music". Sudbury Star , April 3, 2024.
- ↑ Eric Volmers, "Alberta filmmaker highlights controversial barrier in animated documentary, Wall". Edmonton Journal , September 14, 2018.
- ↑ "Cronenberg, Arcand make Hogtown film festival's top Canadian movies list". Daily Gleaner , December 12, 2007.
- ↑ "Dolan, Nadda films among Canada's best of the year". Waterloo Region Record , December 26, 2009.
