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- ↑ Liam Lacey, "Inside Out Film Fest: A Filmic History of Funding Gay Toronto, and Other Highlights". Original Cin, May 25, 2023.
- ↑ Pat Mullen, "Supporting Our Selves Salutes Toronto’s Queer Community Past and Present". Point of View , May 28, 2023.
- ↑ Valerie Complex, "InsideOut 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival Announces 2023 Award Winners". Deadline Hollywood , June 6, 2023.
