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- 1 2 Janet Smith, Adrian Mack, Gail Johnson, and Emily Lyth, "VIFF 2024 reviews: Ruthless drama, monumental sculpture, breathless joyrides, and more". Stir, September 26, 2024.
- ↑ Ahmed Dirie, "Filipina-Canadian director Thea Loo rolls on debut feature doc". Playback , February 6, 2023.
- 1 2 Kelly Townsend, "Knowledge Network doc Inay to world premiere at AAIFF". Playback , July 16, 2024.
- ↑ Dani Wright, "5 Vancouver International Film Festival documentaries that caught our eye". BC Business , September 20, 2024.
- ↑ Gail Johnson, "Vancouver International Film Festival announces winners of 2024 juried awards". Stir, October 3, 2024.
