Brian Patrick Butler

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Brian Patrick Butler
Born
San Diego, California, U.S.
Alma materSan Diego State University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
Years active2014–present
Known for
Notable credits
Websitebrianpbutler.com

Brian Patrick Butler is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, and film producer. He is known for writing and directing the film Friend of the World (2020), writing and performing in the film Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea (2023), and appearing in the films South of 8 (2016), Thane of East County (2015) and We All Die Alone (2021).

Life and career

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While pursuing a degree in theatre arts at San Diego State University,[1][2][3] Butler directed a production of Stephen Adly Guirgis's play The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.[4] After graduating, Butler performed at New Village Arts Theatre in the West Coast premieres of The House Theatre of Chicago's The Nutcracker[5] and Sarah Ruhl's Stage Kiss.[6] He was also cast in Return to the Forbidden Planet at New Village Arts[7] and played KJ in Ion Theatre's production of Annie Baker's The Aliens.[8] During this time, Butler acted in the feature films South of 8 and Thane of East County[1] before writing and directing two short films: Hatred and The Phantom Hour.[9] In 2017, Butler starred in the short film Assumption[10] and later in Hacksaw, a feature-length slasher film with Sadie Katz and Cortney Palm.[11]

Released films

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Main articles: Friend of the World and Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea

In 2016, Butler formulated a script titled Friend of the World.[12] In 2020, the film premiered virtually at the Oceanside International Film Festival during the COVID-19 pandemic.[13] Following the premiere, Butler mentioned he was inspired by the works of John Carpenter and Samuel Beckett.[14] The film was distributed by Troma Entertainment in 2022[15][16] and is listed as one of the 100 Best Zombie Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer.[17]

In 2023, Butler starred as Liz Topham-Myrtle, a ruthless landlady, in a film made from his screenplay Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea.[18][19][20] Directed by Tony Olmos, it was distributed by BayView Entertainment in 2024.[21] Butler was nominated for acting, writing and editing at the 13th Oceanside International Film Festival.[21]

Upcoming film: A Corpse in Kensington

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In 2024, Butler directed a horror film titled A Corpse in Kensington, based on his own screenplay.[22][23] Justin Burquist helped produce the film, which features Michael Madsen, Ryan Bollman, Derrick Acosta, and Kimberly Weinberger.[24] The film entered post-production in late 2024.[22]

Filmography

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Year Title Writer Director Actor Producer Role Notes
2015 Hatred Yes Yes Yes Executive John Short film[9][25]
2016 The Phantom Hour Yes Yes Yes Yes Bryce Short film[9]
2020 Friend of the World Yes Yes No Yes [2]
2023 Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Yes No Yes Executive Liz Topham-Myrtle [18][26][27][28]
2025 A Corpse in Kensington † Yes Yes No Yes — [22][29]
Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Acting roles in other films

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Year Title Role Ref.
2015 Thane of East County Matt [1]
2016 South of 8 Ryan Bertrand [1][30]
2017 Assumption [10][31]
2019 Buy Roses for Me Leo
2020 Hacksaw Tommy [11]
Zach King's Day Off Brian Butler [32]
2021 Graduation Afternoon Ben Dorne [1]
We All Die Alone Riley [33]
Continuance Loren [3]
2022 Mike & Fred vs The Dead Fred [32]
3 Little Kungpoo Goats One Leg / Hyena (voice) [34]
2023 The Godfather The Crime Boss

Accolades

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Event Year Award Film Result Ref.
Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2015 Best Dramatic Short Film Hatred Nominated [35]
Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival 2022 Best Ensemble Cast in a Short Film We All Die Alone Won [36]
Oceanside International Film Festival 2022 Best Supporting Actor We All Die Alone Nominated [37]
2024 Best Actor in a Lead Role Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Nominated [38]
Best Editing in a Feature Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Nominated
Best Screenplay (Feature) Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Nominated
Atlanta ShortsFest 2022 Best Ensemble Cast We All Die Alone Nominated
Georgia Shorts Film Festival 2022 Best Actor We All Die Alone Nominated [39]
Video Librarian 2022 Top 15 Best Narrative Films Friend of the World Won [40]
Simply Indie Film Fest 2023 Best Ensemble Cast We All Die Alone Won
San Diego Film Awards 2015 Best Supporting Actor Birthday Wish Nominated
2020 Best Narrative Feature Film Friend of the World Nominated
2022 Best Ensemble Cast We All Die Alone Won
2024 Best Ensemble Cast in a Narrative Feature Film Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Nominated [41]
Best Lead Actor in a Narrative Feature Film Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Nominated
Best Narrative Feature Film Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Nominated
Best Original Screenplay in a Narrative Feature Film Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Nominated
San Diego Film Week 2023 Best Dark Comedy Feature Film Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Nominated [42]

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