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- 1 2 David Spaner, "Short road to success". The Province , October 7, 2004.
- ↑ Glen Schaefer, "Crazy8s films rushed to completion: Five teams to screen shorts made for $800". The Province , May 14, 2004.
- ↑ Liam Lacey, "Hotel Rwanda wins top festival prize". The Globe and Mail , September 20, 2004.
- ↑ Ian Edwards, "Crazy Canucks wins at Whistler". Playback , January 3, 2005.
