Biography
Michael Justin "Burnie" Burns (born 1973) is an independent filmmaker living in Texas. His most notable contributions have been in machinima, although he has also worked with live-action. In April 2003, Burns, along with several of his friends, created the Internet machinima series Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles. Filmed using the video games Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo: Reach. Red vs. Blue was quickly acclaimed for its humor and originality, eventually elevating Burns to the status ...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Red vs. Blue: Restoration
2024
as Epsilon (voice)
When the universe's greatest villain returns in a terrifying new form, old adversaries, the Reds and Blues of Blood Gulch, will have to set aside thei...
Red vs. Blue: Restoration
2024
Writer
When the universe's greatest villain returns in a terrifying new form, old adversaries, the Reds and Blues of Blood Gulch, will have to set aside thei...
A Heist with Markiplier
2019
Executive Producer
You join Markiplier on the heist of a lifetime, but in this original comedic interactive story you decide how the heist turns out in the end. Choose w...
Common Ground
2018
Executive Producer
An internet personality journeys to his hometown on the border between Texas and Mexico to visit family members, only to discover that his family’s im...
Blood Fest
2018
Executive Producer
Fans flock to a festival celebrating the most iconic horror movies, only to discover that the charismatic showman behind the event has a diabolical ag...
The Next Kill
2018
as Jim Convasos
After the city's deadliest serial killer breaks out of jail, the aging Texas Ranger that put him away comes out of retirement to stop the monster's ra...
Why We’re Here: 15 Years of Rooster Teeth
2018
as Self
The founders and media personalities of Rooster Teeth reflect on their history, growth and fandom throughout the years.
Why We’re Here: 15 Years of Rooster Teeth
2018
Executive Producer
The founders and media personalities of Rooster Teeth reflect on their history, growth and fandom throughout the years.
Becoming Jessica Nigri
2018
Executive Producer
A portrait of cosplayer Jessica Nigri, from a magical childhood growing up with quirky parents in New Zealand, to entering middle school in the U.S. w...
Lazer Team 2
2017
as Hagan
After Woody goes missing while working on secret alien research, the former members of Lazer Team must come together to rescue their lost friend.
Lazer Team 2
2017
Screenplay, Producer
After Woody goes missing while working on secret alien research, the former members of Lazer Team must come together to rescue their lost friend.
Unconventional
2017
as Himself
An internet personality takes a journey through the small, obscure, and downright bizarre conventions happening every weekend around the country as he...
Unconventional
2017
Executive Producer
An internet personality takes a journey through the small, obscure, and downright bizarre conventions happening every weekend around the country as he...
Haus of Pain
2017
Executive Producer
A professional gamer teams up with a coworker to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a pro-wrestler.
The Tattooist
2017
as Himself
Rooster Teeth’s Geoff Ramsey explores the subculture of tattoos and takes a crash course from a master tattoo artist.
The Tattooist
2017
Executive Producer
Rooster Teeth’s Geoff Ramsey explores the subculture of tattoos and takes a crash course from a master tattoo artist.
Why Him?
2016
as Self
A dad forms a bitter rivalry with his daughter's young rich boyfriend.
The Meme Machine
2016
as Himself
An exploration of the origins of memes, how they spread, and the stories behind some of the most popular “human memes” like Ermahgerd Girl, Overly Att...
The Meme Machine
2016
Executive Producer
An exploration of the origins of memes, how they spread, and the stories behind some of the most popular “human memes” like Ermahgerd Girl, Overly Att...
The World's Greatest Head Massage: An ASMR Journey
2016
as Himself
Two men fly to India to search for Baba, the "Cosmic Barber of Pushkar," whose famous "World's Greatest Head Massage" videos gave them both tingling A...
The World's Greatest Head Massage: An ASMR Journey
2016
Executive Producer
Two men fly to India to search for Baba, the "Cosmic Barber of Pushkar," whose famous "World's Greatest Head Massage" videos gave them both tingling A...
Connected
2016
as Himself
Follow Barbara Dunkelman and Blaine Gibson as they must survive their work, their social lives and the modern world without the comfort of their cell ...
Connected
2016
Executive Producer
Follow Barbara Dunkelman and Blaine Gibson as they must survive their work, their social lives and the modern world without the comfort of their cell ...
Slash
2016
as Mr. Snow
Freshman Neil's Vanguard stories are all he cares about...until he meets the older Julia, who pushes him to put his own fan fic online. When the websi...
Lazer Team
2016
as Hagan
Four losers are thrust into the position of saving the world when they stumble upon a UFO crash site and become genetically equipped to the battle sui...
Lazer Team
2016
Screenplay, Story, Producer
Four losers are thrust into the position of saving the world when they stumble upon a UFO crash site and become genetically equipped to the battle sui...
Hit
2015
as Officer Harris
Brandon thinks he's met the girl of his dreams, until she brings a dead body on their first date.
Hit
2015
Executive Producer
Brandon thinks he's met the girl of his dreams, until she brings a dead body on their first date.
Reunited
2015
as Newscaster 1
The end of the world happened… Then things got bad.
Let's Play Live: The Documentary
2015
Executive Producer
An exploration of why Let’s Plays are so popular, as well as how the convergence of gaming and community are redefining the stages once reserved for o...
Rooster Teeth Shorts - Volumes 4 & 5
2015
The gang is back! Rooster Teeth Productions proudly presents a collection of their hilarious live action shorts. Volumes 4 & 5 in the RT Shorts series...
The Best of Rooster Teeth Animated Adventures 2
2015
as Himself
Rooster Teeth Animated Adventures is back and bluer than ever! We've spent hours in a laboratory constructing the ultimate RTAA program, and The Best ...
Rooster Teeth Shorts - Volumes 4 & 5
2015
Executive Producer, Writer
The gang is back! Rooster Teeth Productions proudly presents a collection of their hilarious live action shorts. Volumes 4 & 5 in the RT Shorts series...
The Best of Rooster Teeth Animated Adventures 2
2015
Executive Producer
Rooster Teeth Animated Adventures is back and bluer than ever! We've spent hours in a laboratory constructing the ultimate RTAA program, and The Best ...
Remaking the Legend: Halo 2 Anniversary
2014
Remaking the Legend - Halo 2: Anniversary is a documentary chronicling 343 Industries’ journey as they re-imagine Halo 2, one of the most beloved vide...
Secret Santa
2013
as Clumsy Skiing Goon 1
World famous super spy and chimney expert Santa Claus comes out of retirement to save the world from the most dangerous terrorist the world has ever k...
Rooster Teeth: Best of Rooster Teeth Shorts
2013
That's right, the team from Rooster Teeth is ready for action, and they're putting their very best Shorts on display! So get ready, because when these...
Rooster Teeth: Best of Rooster Teeth Shorts
2013
Writer
That's right, the team from Rooster Teeth is ready for action, and they're putting their very best Shorts on display! So get ready, because when these...
The Best of Rooster Teeth Animated Adventures
2013
as Himself
You've watched hilarious films before, but you've never seen anything quite like this (or in so many shades of blue). It's The Best of Rooster Teeth A...
The Best of Rooster Teeth Animated Adventures
2013
Producer
You've watched hilarious films before, but you've never seen anything quite like this (or in so many shades of blue). It's The Best of Rooster Teeth A...
Minecraft: The Story of Mojang
2012
Executive Producer
Minecraft: The Story of Mojang is a feature-length documentary that follows the young company over the course of its first year as their profile expan...
Trocadero: When We're Together
2012
Executive Producer
Trocadero performs songs from Red vs Blue at RTX 2012 to celebrate their 15th year anniversary.
The Best Red vs. Blue. Ever. Of All Time
2012
as Church / Lopez (voice)
The characters from "Red vs. Blue" present an award show honoring the best of the series as voted on by the Rooster Teeth community.
The Best Red vs. Blue. Ever. Of All Time
2012
Writer
The characters from "Red vs. Blue" present an award show honoring the best of the series as voted on by the Rooster Teeth community.
Rooster Teeth Shorts: Volume Three
2011
as Burnie
It's Rooster Teeth Shorts Volume 3! The crew is back for a third volume of office hijinks, fowl phenomena, quizzical conundrums and the concerns of sh...
Rooster Teeth Shorts: Volume Three
2011
Producer, Writer
It's Rooster Teeth Shorts Volume 3! The crew is back for a third volume of office hijinks, fowl phenomena, quizzical conundrums and the concerns of sh...
O Brave New World
2011
as Self
To cap off Bungie's 20th Anniversary festivities, the team has assembled a near hour long documentary covering the studio's past, present, and future....
Rooster Teeth Shorts: Volume Two
2010
as Burnie
Rooster Teeth Shorts returns with a vengeance, as well as a magical prototype, an evil button, a mystery box, an inter-dimensional sandwich, and a bun...
Rooster Teeth Shorts: Volume Two
2010
Writer
Rooster Teeth Shorts returns with a vengeance, as well as a magical prototype, an evil button, a mystery box, an inter-dimensional sandwich, and a bun...
Rooster Teeth Shorts: Volume 1
2009
as Burnie
Rooster Teeth Shorts is a series of short comedic films put together by Rooster Teeth Productions and starring various Rooster Teeth cast members. The...
The Schedule
1997
Director, Writer
First film done by Burnie Burns and Matt Hullum, staring Joel Heyman.