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- 1 2 Eric Volmers, "Calgary filmmaker Sandi Somers tackles family dysfunction in second feature". Calgary Herald , April 3, 2024.
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- ↑ Angelica Babiera, "Sandi Somers’ Hailey Rose sails into production in Nova Scotia". Playback , November 8, 2022.
- ↑ Clement Goh, "Cinéfest Sudbury marks 35 years with focus on comedy and vampires". CBC Northern Ontario, August 23, 2023.
- ↑ Michele Jarvie, "Hunchbacks, ballerinas, a vampire and surf-obsessed teen all in the mix at Calgary film fest". Calgary Herald , August 17, 2023.
- ↑ Justine Smith, "image+nation presents a powerful showcase of queer storytelling from Nov. 16 to 26". Cult MTL , November 15, 2023.
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