The Merger – how Damian Callinan got really, really good at comedy

The Merger has its heart on its sleeve, great comedy and good characters. We talk to creator and actor Damian Callinan.

23 Aug 2018 12:00

David Tiley

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Damian Callinan is a star of the comedy world, whose standup comedy tells complex stories with many characters. He tours incessantly and improvises like a giraffe on a slack high wire.

Now he has made the transition to film, writing and starring in The Merger, which is infused with this inimitable, joyful approach to the human condition. It opens nationally on September 6.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.