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- ↑ Mike Devlin, "Film about Victoria photographer premieres at Vancouver Film Festival". Victoria Times-Colonist , September 29, 2021.
- ↑ Dana Gee, "The Power of the Dog, Night Raiders lead Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards nominations". Vancouver Sun , February 20, 2022.
- ↑ "Hottest Docs earn honours". Toronto Sun , April 26, 2008.
