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References
- 1 2 "TIFF 2011 short films: A complete list". The Globe and Mail , August 19, 2011.
- ↑ Chris Knight, "Lebanese film wins TIFF's top prize; Starbuck is People's Choice runner-up". National Post , September 19, 2011.
- ↑ Maggie Langrick, "Winnipeg filmmaker's Keyhole named best Canadian feature". Winnipeg Free Press , December 5, 2011.
- ↑ "The Festival group releases Canada's annual top ten". Postmedia News, December 7, 2011.
