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.
[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.
[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.
[21] Butler was nominated for acting, writing and editing at the 13th Oceanside International Film Festival.
[22][23] Justin Burquist helped produce the film featuring a cast of Michael Madsen, Ryan Bollman, Derrick Acosta, and Kimberly Weinberger.