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- 1 2 Craig MacInnis, "The beauty of Canadian short-subject films". Toronto Star , September 8, 1994.
- ↑ Craig MacInnis, "Student thesis travels to movie heights". Calgary Herald , May 16, 1994.
- 1 2 Katherine Monk, "Cannes invites off Key Vancouverites for swanky showcase". Vancouver Sun , April 20, 1994.
- ↑ Craig MacInnis, "Striking an erotic chord: Karethe Linaae's first film chosen for screening at Cannes". Toronto Star , May 13, 1994.
- ↑ "Lepage leads Genie nominees". The Globe and Mail , November 8, 1995.
