As a filmmaker, he draws inspiration from his desire to exceed people's expectations, especially the cynics, in what is considered an extremely competitive industry.
FEDERAL WAY, WA, May 25, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Robert L. Butler Jr. has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Butler is an award-winning indie actor, writer, editor, producer and director who founded RLB Jr. Productions in 2010. As a filmmaker, he draws inspiration from his desire to exceed people's expectations, especially the cynics, in what is considered an extremely competitive industry.
Choosing to focus his talents on filmmaking, Mr. Butler noted that when he first started out in the field, he struggled to secure acting roles as an African American in the Seattle area. Choosing to concentrate on film instead, he began making short films for consumption on social media. He also began studying at a local film institute, where he focused on screenwriting. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Butler was chosen for several roles in local commercials and as an extra on the hit television dramas "Grey's Anatomy" and "Station 19."
As a writer, Mr. Butler enjoys having the autonomy to create roles for minorities, especially people of color. In fact, one of his most successful films, "The Alliance," has a diverse cast comprised of actors of African American, Asian, Samoan, Mexican and Romanian descent. "The Alliance," along with his other film, "Real Love," were both 2019 Cannes Screenplay Contest winners. "The Alliance" also won multiple awards, most notable a 2020 Jean-Luc Godard Award Winner for Feature Script, Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Producer, Best Narrative Feature, Best Actor and Director at the Black Swan International Film Festival. The Alliance is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and Tubi TV. He was also featured in numerous magazines most notable Heart of Hollywood Magazine.
Mr. Butler's resume of films also includes the acclaimed "We Need to Talk," "Sunbeam," "The Deliverance of Amy Stronghold," "Hard Out," "Highlander Dark Places" and "Manly Men of the Mountains." He has completed the sequel to "The Alliance" – "The Alliance 2 The Hunt for Breeze" which should be released by the spring of 2023.
Mr. Butler previously spent several years in security for ABM Security and Whelan Security between 2008 and 2014. He also served for 20 years in the U.S. Marines Corps, through which he was deployed in The Gulf War. Mr. Butler ultimately retired at the rank of a Staff Sergeant in 2004.
Originally hailing from Washington, D.C., Mr. Butler later graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High School before relocating to Seattle. He subsequently received certification in professional filmmaking at the Seattle Film Institute, after an intense, 40-week training program, in 2014. To remain aware of new developments in the industry, Mr. Butler is an active member of the Writers Guild of America.
As a testament to his credibility in the arts and entertainment industry, Mr. Butler has garnered more than 182 awards and over 106 nominations for his acting, writing, editing, producing and directing. He always thanks his talented cast and crew whenever he receives an award, His motto, Teamwork-makes-the-dream-work!
About Marquis Who's Who®
Since 1899, when A. N. Marquis printed the First Edition of Who's Who in America®, Marquis Who's Who® has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. Today, Who's Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms around the world. Marquis® now publishes many Who's Who titles, including Who's Who in America®, Who's Who in the World®, Who's Who in American Law®, Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare®, Who's Who in Science and Engineering®, and Who's Who in Asia®. Marquis® publications may be visited at the official Marquis Who's Who® website at www.marquiswhoswho.com.
# # #