How Not to Be Stupid (A Guide to Critical Thinking)

Using mainly dolls like Todd Haynes’ Superstar, Burtt’s film dramatizes the true story of “The Vampire of Sacramento,” cannibal-killer Richard Chase, from his childhood, through his mental deterioration, to his ghastly crime spree, trial and death.

Helpful tips for luring people into your cult, psychologically manipulating them into devotion to you, and enforcing your powers.

Tromadance is the first film festival wholeheartedly devoted to filmmakers and fans. Unlike other film festivals, Tromadance does not charge filmmakers to submit their films. Entrance to all screenings is free and open to the public. Also, there are no VIP reservations or preferential treatment regarding films, panels or parties of any kind given. This DVD contains the best short films from the first few Tromadance festivals, including David Schmoeller's "Please Kill Mr. Kinski," Carey Burtt's "The Psychotic Odyssey of Richard Chase," Lee Demarbre's "Harry Knuckles and the Treasure of the Aztec Mummy," Steve Herold's "H.R. Pukenshette," Barry Norman's "Deadbeats" and others.

Things quickly go awry for a hitchhiker in the woods after a motorist stops to pick him up.

(c) 2011 Carey Burtt

A highly sexual, verbally abusive woman fights to regain the highly sexual, verbally abusive partner she first met from the clutches of a 'celibate passivity cult.

Sister film to Blood and Fire. Final Number Nine was the AOP (arbitrary organizing principle) with this one. Made when Romney was running against Obama.

short film by carey burtt

carey burtt short film

short film by carey burtt

short film by carey burtt

short film by carey burtt

short film by carey burtt

A surreal encounter set in a restroom.

short film by carey burtt

short film by carey burtt