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- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (March 12, 2018). "Stuart Ford Reteams With Producer Greg Shapiro At AGC Studios". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ↑ "The 82nd Academy Awards (2010) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (March 12, 2018). "Greg Shapiro Joins Stuart Ford's AGC Studios as Head of Film". Variety . Retrieved November 12, 2021.
