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- ↑ Ben Croll, "‘We Are at Home’ Filmmakers Michelle and Uri Kranot Redevelop Project, Prep Feature Debut". Variety , June 9, 2021.
- ↑ Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada , February 15, 2022.
