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- ↑ Kelly Townsend, "First projects revealed for Game Theory distribution fund". Playback , January 22, 2021.
- ↑ Nick Lay, "'He was afraid of the role' — Mongrels Director Jerome Yoo On The Immigrant Journey And Having 14 Dogs On Set". Filmhounds, October 2, 2024.
- ↑ Jamie Casemore, "Nine Canadian features set to world premiere at VIFF". Playback , August 29, 2024.
- ↑ Gail Johnson, "Vancouver International Film Festival announces winners of 2024 juried awards". Stir, October 3, 2024.
- ↑ Jamie Casemore, "Jerome Yoo’s Mongrels wins FIPRESCI Prize in Estonia". Playback , November 25, 2024.
