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References
- ↑ Bruce Kirkland, "Fest never short of small gems; Who loves short shorts? Why Bruce does". Toronto Sun , September 5, 2008.
- ↑ Will Sloan, "Short and sweet". The Varsity , January 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Film finders are always on the hunt; Fest programmers are movie sleuths, searching the globe for top flicks". Toronto Star , September 4, 2008.
- ↑ "TIFF's Top Ten". Vancouver Sun , December 17, 2008.
