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- ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (3 November 2021). "People on the Move: Appointments at DNEG, Outpost, PBS & More". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ↑ "Zola Registry". www.zola.com. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ↑ "Julia Pott on Instagram: "My wedding dress was 90s vintage from @happyisles_salon and tailored by absolute legend @mollyirelan and I would still be wearing it now if it wasn't covered in wine and spaghetti. Moon by the incomparable @rosiesmiles.animation"". Instagram. Retrieved 29 June 2023.