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- ↑ Rob Alexander, "Funk brothers share Calgary limelight". Rocky Mountain Outlook, September 26, 2013.
- ↑ Jared Mobarak, "TIFF Short Cuts Capsules: ‘Paradise Falls,’ ‘Yellowhead,’ ‘I’m From the Future’ & More". The Film Stage, September 12, 2013.
- ↑ Katherine Monk, "Canadian filmmakers think international; Global market the new order of business". Regina Leader-Post , September 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Vancouver film fest a perfect fit for Kevan Funk; Young talent". The Province , September 20, 2013.
- ↑ Eric Volmers, "Doc melts Calgary International Film Festival; Antarctica: A Year On Ice major winner". Calgary Herald , October 4, 2013.
- ↑ Cassandra Szklarski, "Canuck films starring Gyllenhaal, Radcliffe make TIFF's Top 10 picks". Canadian Press, December 4, 2013.
