The Girl Who Swallowed Bees
A girl tormented by sorrow and bitterness decides to end her pain. After a series of failed attempts she finally comes upon the perfect method – swallowing bees. But it is a little known fact that bees have a surprising effect on bitter hearts.
- Australia
 - 2007, 9 min
 - Director: Paul McDermott
 - Director of photography: Justine Kerrigan
 - Editor: Matt Bisson
 - Screenplay: Paul McDermott
 - Music: Adrian Van de Velde
 - Cast: Pia Miranda
 - Contacts: Australian Film Commission
 - Producer: Justine Kerrigan
 - Production: Australian Film Commission
 
Paul McDermott
Paul McDermott (b. 1962, Australia) is a writer, artist and performer. He has written and performed on stage, in theatre, and on television and radio in Australia, Britain and America. He has published and illustrated books, written for a variety of newspapers and other publications, held art exhibitions, and he continues to produce in a wide variety of mediums.