{{Short description|American actor}} {{Redirect|Brian Butler (actor)|3=Brian Butler (disambiguation)}} {{Infobox person | birth_place = San Diego, California, U.S. | name = Brian Patrick Butler | birth_date = | education = {{hlist|San Diego State University|British American Drama Academy}} | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|filmmaker}} | years_active = 2014–present | known_for = {{hlist|''Friend of the World''|''Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea''}} | credits = {{Plainlist| * ''South of 8'' * ''Thane of East County'' * ''We All Die Alone'' }} | website = {{url|brianpbutler.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== While pursuing a degree in theatre arts at San Diego State University,<ref name="Times of SD">{{cite interview |last=Stone |first=Ken |title=San Diego's Spielberg? Q&A With Director Brian Butler Near Sci-Fi Film Premiere |url=https://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2020/07/24/san-diegos-spielberg-qa-with-director-brian-butler-near-sci-fi-film-premiere/ |work=Times of San Diego |date=July 24, 2020 |access-date=January 26, 2022}}</ref><ref name="San Diego" /><ref name="indie">{{Cite web |last=Elling |first=Regina |date=2023-11-16 |title=Filming of indie thriller 'Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea,' in Ramona was a family affair |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/ramona-sentinel/news/story/2023-11-16/ramona-home-serves-as-location-for-indie-horror-movie |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119205214/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/ramona-sentinel/news/story/2023-11-16/ramona-home-serves-as-location-for-indie-horror-movie |archive-date=2023-11-19 |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=Ramona Sentinel |language=en-US}}</ref> Butler directed a production of Stephen Adly Guirgis's play ''The Last Days of Judas Iscariot''.<ref name="The Daily Aztec">{{cite news|last=Dixon|first=David|title=Laughs and tears in fresh show|url=https://thedailyaztec.com/52154/entertainment/last-days-of-judas-iscariot-review/|work=The Daily Aztec|date=April 17, 2014|access-date=April 19, 2022}}</ref> He also attended British American Drama Academy at Magdalen College, Oxford.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Elephant Man |url=https://www.sandiegostory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/The-Elephant-Man.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240520191241/https://www.sandiegostory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/The-Elephant-Man.pdf |archive-date=2024-05-20 |access-date=2026-02-23 |website=San Diego Story}}</ref> After graduating, Butler performed at New Village Arts Theatre in the West Coast premieres of The House Theatre of Chicago's ''The Nutcracker''<ref name="Broadway World">{{cite news|title=Photo Flash: First Look at New Village Arts' West Coast Premiere of THE NUTCRACKER|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-at-New-Village-Arts-West-Coast-Premiere-of-THE-NUTCRACKER-20141209|work=Broadway World|date=December 9, 2014|access-date=June 1, 2022}}</ref> and Sarah Ruhl's ''Stage Kiss''.<ref name="SDUT">{{cite news |last=Kragen |first=Pam |date=February 8, 2015 |title=Review: 'Stage Kiss' at New Village Arts a charming farce |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/sdut-stage-kiss-review-new-village-arts-2015feb08-htmlstory.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010214319/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/sdut-stage-kiss-review-new-village-arts-2015feb08-htmlstory.html |archive-date=2016-10-10 |access-date=June 1, 2022 |work=The San Diego Union Tribune}}</ref> He was also cast in ''Return to the Forbidden Planet'' at New Village Arts<ref name="Chicago Tribune">{{cite news |last=Hebert |first=James |date=July 27, 2015 |title='Forbidden Planet' goes into giddy comic orbit |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sdut-new-village-arts-theatre-forbidden-planet-review-2015jul27-htmlstory.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601061601/https://www.chicagotribune.com/sdut-new-village-arts-theatre-forbidden-planet-review-2015jul27-htmlstory.html |archive-date=2022-06-01 |access-date=June 1, 2022 |work=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> and played KJ in Ion Theatre's production of Annie Baker's ''The Aliens''.<ref name="SD Reader">{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Jeff|title=The Aliens is just part-time work|url=https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2015/nov/27/theater-aliens-ion/|work=San Diego Reader|date=November 27, 2015|access-date=June 1, 2022}}</ref> During this time, Butler acted in the feature films ''South of 8'' and ''Thane of East County''<ref name="Times of SD" /> before writing and directing two short films: ''Hatred'' and ''The Phantom Hour''.<ref name="Voyage LA">{{cite interview|title=Meet Brian Patrick Butler of Charybdis Pictures in Van Nuys|url=http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-brian-patrick-butler-charybdis-pictures-van-nuys/|work=Voyage LA|date=August 6, 2020|access-date=January 26, 2022}}</ref> In 2017, Butler starred in the short film ''Assumption''<ref name="Cinema Crazed">{{cite news|last=Black|first=Emilie|title=Assumption (2017) [Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2017]|url=https://www.cinema-crazed.com/blog/2017/09/23/assumption-2017-horrible-imaginings-film-festival-2017/|work=Cinema Crazed|date=September 23, 2017|access-date=April 19, 2022}}</ref> and later in ''Hacksaw'', a feature-length slasher film with Sadie Katz and Cortney Palm.<ref name="Horror Society">{{cite news|last=Therkelsen|first=Michael|title="Hacksaw" Cuts Into VOD 1/5/20 From Midnight Releasing|url=https://www.horrorsociety.com/2020/12/14/hacksaw-cuts-into-vod-1-5-20-from-midnight-releasing/|work=Horror Society|date=December 14, 2020|access-date=April 19, 2022}}</ref>
===Released films=== {{main|Friend of the World|Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea}}
In 2016, Butler formulated a script titled ''Friend of the World''.<ref name="We Are Moving Stories">{{cite interview|last=Baranowska|first=Carmela|title=Interview with Writer/Director Brian Patrick Butler|url=http://www.wearemovingstories.com/we-are-moving-stories-films/kmrr432h25yct34pf2grj8azz6le9d-d2hx9-esf4j-dfyg8-aajxb-fspbr-ndchd-dak3x-thcbf-rycp8-a5ya4-px643-gcs9h-38m3c|work=We Are Moving Stories|date=September 2021|access-date= August 9, 2021}}</ref> In 2020, the film premiered virtually at the Oceanside International Film Festival during the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/morning-extra/oceanside-international-film-festival/509-27d40aa9-b53e-4d46-9c8d-46969ce9e917/ |title=Enjoy the Oceanside International Film Festival from your own couch |date=August 13, 2020 |last=Milkowski |first=Jenny |access-date=January 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210801212457/https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/morning-extra/oceanside-international-film-festival/509-27d40aa9-b53e-4d46-9c8d-46969ce9e917/ |archive-date=2021-08-01 |work=KFMB-TV}}</ref> Following the premiere, Butler mentioned he was inspired by the works of John Carpenter and Samuel Beckett.<ref name="Horror News">{{cite web|last=Halen|first=Adrian|title='Friend of the World' streaming and on demand Nov 22nd|url=https://horrornews.net/170402/friend-of-the-world-streaming-and-on-demand-nov-22nd/|work=HorrorNews.net|date=November 17, 2021|access-date= March 10, 2022}}</ref> The film was distributed by Troma Entertainment in 2022<ref name="PopHorror">{{cite news|last=Hoekstra|first=Ken|title=Brian Patrick Butler's 'Friend of the World,' Is Streaming On TromaNow!|url=https://www.pophorror.com/brian-patrick-butlers-friend-of-the-world-is-streaming-on-tromanow/|work=PopHorror|date=April 3, 2022|access-date=April 4, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Rue Morgue">{{cite news|last=Keriazes|first=Harleigh|title=It's not the end of the world: "Friend of the World" is available now|url=https://rue-morgue.com/its-not-the-end-of-the-world-friend-of-the-world-is-available-now/|work=Rue Morgue|date=April 11, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2022}}</ref> and is listed as one of the 100 Best Zombie Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=100 Best Zombie Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer |url=https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/essential-zombie-movies/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Rotten Tomatoes |language=en-US}}</ref>
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''.<ref name="Twisted">{{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=Emily |date=2024-11-14 |title='Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea' Explores Tyranny in Twisted Dark Comedy |url=https://lovehorror.co.uk/horror-news/88926/hemet-or-the-landlady-dont-drink-tea-explores-tyranny-in-twisted-dark-comedy/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=lovehorror.co.uk |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bitel |first=Anton |date=2024-01-24 |title=Hemet, Or The Landlady Don't Drink Tea (2023) |url=https://projectedfigures.com/2024/01/24/hemet-or-the-landlady-dont-drink-tea-2023/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124123617/https://projectedfigures.com/2024/01/24/hemet-or-the-landlady-dont-drink-tea-2023/ |archive-date=2024-01-24 |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Projected Figures |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fanelli |first=Brian |date=2024-01-25 |title=Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea: Beware the killer landlady |url=https://1428elm.com/posts/hemet-or-the-landlady-don-t-drink-tea-beware-the-killer-landlady-01hmpbdwedf1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125172054/https://1428elm.com/posts/hemet-or-the-landlady-don-t-drink-tea-beware-the-killer-landlady-01hmpbdwedf1 |archive-date=2024-01-25 |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=1428 Elm |language=en-US}}</ref> Directed by Tony Olmos, it was distributed by BayView Entertainment in 2024.<ref name=":19">{{Cite web |last=Zee |first=Michaela |date=2025-01-07 |title='Skinamarink' Studio's $29,000 Horror Satire 'Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea' Debuts Clip Ahead of AVOD Release (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/hemet-or-the-landlady-dont-drink-tea-clip-avod-release-1236263964/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118042508/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/hemet-or-the-landlady-dont-drink-tea-clip-avod-release-1236263964/ |archive-date=2025-01-18 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Butler was nominated for acting, writing and editing at the 13th Oceanside International Film Festival.<ref name=":19" />
=== Upcoming film: ''A Corpse in Kensington'' === In 2024, Butler directed a film titled ''A Corpse in Kensington'', based on his own screenplay.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Downey |first=Paul |date=2024-04-14 |title=Crowdfunder launched for horror-comedy A Corpse in Kensington |url=https://bloody-flicks.co.uk/2024/04/14/crowdfunder-launched-for-horror-comedy-a-corpse-in-kensington/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Bloody Flicks |language=en}}</ref> Produced by Butler and Justin Burquist, the film features Michael Madsen, Ryan Bollman, Derrick Acosta, Vinny Curran, and Kimberly Weinberger.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Gingold|first=Michael|author-link=Michael Gingold|date=2026-02-16|title=Exclusive poster and stills: Michael Madsen et al. in “A CORPSE IN KENSINGTON”|url=https://rue-morgue.com/exclusive-poster-and-stills-michael-madsen-et-al-in-a-corpse-in-kensington/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217101819/https://rue-morgue.com/exclusive-poster-and-stills-michael-madsen-et-al-in-a-corpse-in-kensington/|archive-date=2026-02-17|access-date=2026-02-23|website=Rue Morgue|language=en-US}}</ref> The film entered post-production in late 2024.<ref name=":0" /> In 2026, Butler confirmed the film will be a psychological slasher romcom set on Halloween 2010 in Kensington, San Diego.<ref name=":02" />
== Filmography == {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Writer ! Director ! Actor ! Producer ! Role !Notes |- | 2015 | ''Hatred'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes|Executive}} | John |Short film<ref name="Voyage LA" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rodriguez |first=Miguel |date=2017-02-07 |title=Hatred {{!}} Horrible Imaginings Film Festival |url=http://www.hifilmfest.com/2015/07/30/2015-horrible-imaginings-local-spotlight-short-hatred/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207164510/http://www.hifilmfest.com/2015/07/30/2015-horrible-imaginings-local-spotlight-short-hatred/ |archive-date=2017-02-07 |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Horrible Imaginings Film Festival}}</ref> |- | 2016 | ''The Phantom Hour'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Bryce |Short film<ref name="Voyage LA" /> |- |2020 | ''Friend of the World'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | |<ref name="San Diego">{{Cite web |last=Peterson |first=Karla |date=2020-08-14 |title=San Diego filmmaker brings the apocalypse to the Oceanside International Film Festival |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2020-08-14/san-diego-filmmaker-brings-the-apocalypse-to-the-oceanside-international-film-festival |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616062738/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2020/08/14/san-diego-filmmaker-brings-the-apocalypse-to-the-oceanside-international-film-festival/ |archive-date=2024-06-16 |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2023 |''Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea'' |{{yes}} |{{no}} |{{yes}} |{{yes|Executive}} |Liz Topham-Myrtle |<ref name="Twisted" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parker |first=Sean |date=2024-12-02 |title=Hemet, or The Landlady Don't Drink Tea is The Absurd Political Satire We Need Now |url=https://www.25yearslatersite.com/2024/12/02/hemet-or-the-landlady-dont-drink-tea/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=25YL |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gidney |first=Norman |date=2024-11-05 |title=Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea |url=https://horrorbuzz.com/movies/hemet-or-the-landlady-dont-drink-tea/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=HorrorBuzz |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Devir |first=Ryan |date=2024-03-27 |title=Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea – Film Threat |url=https://filmthreat.com/reviews/hemet-or-the-landlady-dont-drink-tea/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Film Threat |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |TBA |{{Pending film|A Corpse in Kensington}} |{{yes}} |{{yes}} |{{no}} |{{yes}} |{{n/a}} |<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=Emily |date=2024-11-07 |title=Love Triangles and Dark Secrets in 'A Corpse in Kensington' |url=https://lovehorror.co.uk/horror-news/88779/love-triangles-and-dark-secrets-in-a-corpse-in-kensington/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=lovehorror.co.uk |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lk5RDiHPuk |title=I'm In A Movie?! – Director Interview W/ Bryan Butler |date=2024-04-08 |last=Acosta |first=Derrick |author-link=Derrick Acosta |type=Podcast |language=en |access-date=2024-04-08 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |} {{Pending films key}}
=== Acting roles in other films === {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role !Ref. |- |2015 | ''Thane of East County'' | Matt |<ref name="Times of SD" /> |- |2016 | ''South of 8'' | Ryan Bertrand |<ref name="Times of SD" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Black |first=Emilie |date=2017-02-17 |title=South of 8 (2016) [San Diego Film Week 2017] – Cinema Crazed |url=https://www.cinema-crazed.com/blog/2017/02/17/south-of-8-2016-san-diego-film-week-2017/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Cinema Crazed |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | 2017 | ''Assumption'' | |<ref name="Cinema Crazed" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dunn |first=Catherine |date=2016-09-25 |title=Film Review: Assumption |url=https://independenthorrorsociety.com/film-review-assumption/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805194157/https://londonhorrorsociety.co.uk/film-review-assumption/ |archive-date=2019-08-05 |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=The Independent Horror Society (formerly London Horror Society) |language=en-GB}}</ref> |- | 2019 | ''Buy Roses for Me'' | Leo | |- | rowspan="2" | 2020 | ''Hacksaw'' | Tommy |<ref name="Horror Society" /> |- | ''Zach King's Day Off'' | Brian Butler |<ref name="Smokin">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-07 |title='MIKE AND FRED VS. THE DEAD' Trailer: Killin' Zombies, Smokin' Weed |url=https://pophorror.com/mike-and-fred-vs-the-dead-trailer-killin-zombies-smokin-weed/ |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=PopHorror |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | 2021 | ''Graduation Afternoon'' | Ben Dorne |<ref name="Times of SD" /> |- | ''We All Die Alone'' | Riley |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=Alan |date=2021-12-17 |title=We All Die Alone Featured, Reviews Film Threat |url=https://filmthreat.com/reviews/we-all-die-alone/ |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=Film Threat |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | ''Continuance'' | Loren |<ref name="indie" /> |- | rowspan="2" |2022 |''Mike & Fred vs The Dead'' |Fred |<ref name="Smokin" /> |- |''3 Little Kungpoo Goats'' |One Leg / Hyena (voice) |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wit |first=Alex Dudok de |date=2021-01-05 |title=Iranian Martial Arts Feature 'The Gools' Is Reportedly Coming To U.S. And China |url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/iranian-martial-arts-feature-the-gools-is-reportedly-coming-to-u-s-and-china-200541.html |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=Cartoon Brew |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2023 |''The Godfather'' |The Crime Boss | |}
== Accolades == {| class="wikitable" !Event !Year !Award !Film !Result !Ref. |- |Horrible Imaginings Film Festival |2015 |Best Dramatic Short Film |''Hatred'' |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-09-04 |title=Awards Nominations {{!}} Horrible Imaginings 2015 |url=https://hifilmfest.com/awards-nominees/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904002601/https://hifilmfest.com/awards-nominees/ |archive-date=2015-09-04 |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Horrible Imaginings Film Festival}}</ref> |- |Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival |2022 |Best Ensemble Cast in a Short Film | rowspan="2" |''We All Die Alone'' |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-09-19 |title=2022 DTLA Film Festival Announces Award Winners |url=https://dtlaff.com/2022-dtla-film-festival-announces-award-winners/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919192052/https://dtlaff.com/2022-dtla-film-festival-announces-award-winners/ |archive-date=2022-09-19 |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" |Oceanside International Film Festival |2022 |Best Supporting Actor |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web |title=OIFF 2022 WINNERS |url=https://osidefilm.org/oiff-2022-winners/ |access-date=April 22, 2022 |work=Oceanside International Film Festival}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2024 |Best Actor in a Lead Role | rowspan="3" |''Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea'' |{{nom}} | rowspan="3" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gallant |first=Julie |date=2024-02-20 |title=Poway actress stars in dark comedy showing at Oceanside International Film Festival |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2024-02-20/poway-actress-aimee-la-joie-stars-in-hemet-film-being-shown-at-the-oceanside-international-film-festival |access-date=2024-02-25 |website=Poway News Chieftain |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |Best Editing in a Feature |{{nom}} |- |Best Screenplay (Feature) |{{nom}} |- |Video Librarian |2022 |Top 15 Best Narrative Films |''Friend of the World'' |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Lambert |first1=Isadora |last2=Madden |first2=Caroline |date=2023-03-04 |title=Best Narrative Films of 2022 |url=https://videolibrarian.com/api/content/e6ee18c8-6a9a-11ed-88cc-12274efc5439/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307071209/https://videolibrarian.com/articles/lists/best-narrative-films-of-2022/ |archive-date=2023-03-07 |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=Video Librarian |language=en-us}}</ref> |- |Atlanta ShortsFest |2022 |Best Ensemble Cast | rowspan="3" |''We All Die Alone'' |{{nom}} | |- |Georgia Shorts Film Festival |2022 |Best Actor |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web |title=GEORGIA SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL – 2022 Award Nominations |url=https://cinemalife.org/georgiashortsfilmfestival/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410180842/http://cinemalife.org/georgiashortsfilmfestival/ |archive-date=2022-04-10 |access-date=2022-04-22 |work=Cinema Life}}</ref> |- |Simply Indie Film Fest |2023 |Best Ensemble Cast |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="7" |San Diego Film Awards |2015 |Best Supporting Actor |''Birthday Wish'' |{{nom}} | |- |2020 |Best Narrative Feature Film |''Friend of the World'' |{{nom}} | |- |2022 |Best Ensemble Cast |''We All Die Alone'' |{{won}} | |- | rowspan="4" |2024 |Best Ensemble Cast in a Narrative Feature Film | rowspan="5" |''Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea'' |{{nom}} | rowspan="4" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 San Diego Film Award Nominees |url=https://filmconsortiumsd.com/2024-san-diego-film-awards-nominees/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Film Consortium San Diego |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |Best Lead Actor in a Narrative Feature Film |{{nom}} |- |Best Narrative Feature Film |{{nom}} |- |Best Original Screenplay in a Narrative Feature Film |{{nom}} |- |San Diego Film Week |2023 |Best Dark Comedy Feature Film |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 San Diego Film Week Award Nominations |url=https://sdfilmweek.com/2023/2023-san-diego-film-week-award-nominations/ |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=San Diego Film Week |language=en-US}}</ref> |}
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