A feature documentary, short films and comedy spots by Brandon Walter. For newer work, see BuzzWorm Films.
Meet Ray Dell Tubbs, homeless for seven years and living on the streets of Venice Beach, California. He’s got stories and insights to bestow about God, drugs, sex and man’s right to the pursuit of happiness. But the street life isn’t for him anymore: he wants to move back to his hometown of Houston, Texas, live under one roof and pay his taxes. Follow Ray through the streets of LA as he gathers his welfare, a bus ticket home, some courage and a new lease on life. Because he might just get famous.
Ray was particularly excited about being videotaped. He expresses it to a loved one.
Ray Dell speaks the alphabet. A few thoughts on the rights of the homeless and some sleepy-time thoughts behind the Boys and Girls Club building in Venice Beach.
We learn why Ray came to Venice Beach, California. And we meet his theologian friend Mark, who wanted Ray to live in his RV, but…
After spending nights in the rain, Ray Dell decides to do some laundry! At the laundromat he hits on a girl, and we discover why he speaks with a slur.
He’s got a plan to get his life in order. Let him tell you what it is.
Ray Dell waxes poetic about going home, how the system is f’d up and how nice it is gonna be to make some money.
When Jasper’s friend sets him up on a blind date, he hits the jackpot: a beautiful girl who actually likes him. He tries to play it cool, but his mind gets in the way and his heart ends up on his sleeve. When he reveals his true self, he realizes some things are better unsaid.
Girlfriend. How I love thee? Don’t be afraid. Help is on the way. Sometimes I scare myself when I see your smile. Girlfriend, why do you have to treat me so mean? Why, Girlfriend, why?
A man is haunted by the ghost of a recently deceased friend who died from lactose intolerance. He was a milk addict! Now he must appease his friend’s “need.”
A man crawls out from a storm drain. Another man throws him an apple. Another man watches it all and follows the rabbit into an ineffable trip.
The shorts and spots are the original 2006–2010 web versions; higher-quality copies are on the way.