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- ↑ Dale Winnitowy, "The best of the Yorkton shorts: Mini-reviews". Cinema Canada , January 1984.
- ↑ "Film on artist wins Yorkton festival". Regina Leader-Post , November 7, 1983.
- ↑ Bruce Bailey, "Quebec sweeps nominations for best-picture Genie awards". Montreal Gazette , February 15, 1985.
