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- ↑ Lee Percy
- ↑ Dannenbaum, Jed; Hodge, Carroll; Mayer, Doe (2010-06-15). Creative Filmmaking from the Inside Out: Five Keys to the Art of Making Inspired Movies and Television. ISBN 9781451603606.
- ↑ Lee Percy to Make Directorial Debut with DREAMING AMERICAN Short Film
