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- ↑ J. Hurtado, "Fantasia 2023 Review: WITH LOVE AND A MAJOR ORGAN Is One From The Heart, Whatever Shape Yours Takes". Screen Anarchy , August 1, 2023.
- 1 2 Jordan Pinto, "Kim Albright’s With Love and a Major Organ wins WIDC awards". Playback , December 21, 2020.
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- ↑ John Fink, "SXSW Review: With Love and a Major Organ is an Awkward Exploration of Loneliness in an Era of Total Digital Transformation". The Film Stage, March 13, 2023.
- ↑ Rachel Ho, "Fantasia 2023: 'With Love and a Major Organ' Dissects the Heart of Our Times". Exclaim! , August 10, 2023.
- ↑ Connie Thiessen, "DGC unveils 2023 Discovery Award long list". Broadcast Dialogue, September 12, 2023.
- ↑ Taimur Sikander Mirza, "With Love and a Major Organ wins $25,000 prize at Reelworld". Playback , November 14, 2023.
- ↑ Kelly Townsend, "Doubles leads 2024 Canadian Film Fest winners". Playback , March 25, 2024.