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- ↑ Josh Jones, "Ishu Patel’s Oscar-Nominated, Animated Films Reveal a Singular, Handcrafted Vision". Open Culture, October 12, 2012.
- 1 2 3 Wyndham Wise, "Ishu Patel". The Canadian Encyclopedia , November 6, 2011.
- ↑ Salem Alaton, "Four Canadian films earn nominations". The Globe and Mail , February 7, 1985.
- ↑ 1985|Oscars.org
- ↑ Jay Scott, "Joshua, American Cousin lead pack in Genie pursuit". The Globe and Mail , February 14, 1986.