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- 1 2 Etan Vlessing, "Saamer Usmani, Amy Forsyth Join Amar Wala’s ‘Shook’ Drama". The Hollywood Reporter , June 15, 2023.
- ↑ Ingrid Randoja, "Amar Wala: All Shook Up". Canada Media Fund , May 30, 2024.
- ↑ Zac Ntim, "TIFF 2024: Laura Carreira’s ‘On Falling’ & ‘Bonjour Tristesse’ Starring Chloë Sevigny Among Titles Set For Discovery Sidebar". Deadline Hollywood , July 24, 2024.
