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- ↑ Norman Wilner, "TIFF announces Canada's top 10 films of 2019". Now , December 11, 2019.
- ↑ Patrick Hipes, "Slamdance Film Festival Winners Led By ‘Murmur’ And ‘Residue’". Deadline Hollywood , January 30, 2020.
- ↑ Brent Furdyk, "Canadian Screen Awards Announces Winners In Cinematic Arts Categories, Honouring The Year’s Best Movies". Entertainment Tonight Canada , May 28, 2020.