Paul McDermott Paul McDermott i(A66654 works by)
Also writes as: DAAS
Born: Established: 1962 Adelaide, South Australia, ;
Gender: Male
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Comedian, satirist, artist, musician and writer, McDermott was one of the members of the comedy team the Doug Anthony Allstars. McDermott performed on radio and television including the satiric current affairs game show Good News Week and Strictly Dancing. Originally trained as an artist, McDermott has written and illustrated various handmade books and set up the publishing press, Cannibal Books.

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form y separately published work icon The Girl Who Swallowed Bees ( dir. Paul McDermott ) Australia : Australian Film Commission , 2007 Z1456432 2007 single work film/TV fantasy horror

'"THE GIRL WHO SWALLOWED BEES" is the story of a confused and upset child who only sees one way out of her emotional turmoil. She settles on bizarre method to hasten her demise. Instead nature conspires to affect her in a life-altering and ultimately, a life-affirming way.'

Source: Author's website (http://www.paulmcdermott.com.au/the-girl-who-swallowed-bees/). (Sighted: 19/7/2012)
2007 winner Australian Film Institute Awards — Best Short Animation
2007 winner Australian Film Institute Awards — Best Animation
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