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- ↑ MUFF Academy 2006 accessed 17 October 2012
- ↑ Australian Cult Films at MUFF 2005 accessed 17 October 2012
- ↑ David McLennan, 'Movie Credits Changed To 'preserve Integrity' ', The Canberra Times, 1 September 2000 p4
