John Butler

A master of Irish cinema, John Butler was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1973 and has been actively making films primarily in the genre of comedy and drama since the early 2000s. He is best recognized for his critically acclaimed films "The Stag" (2013) and "Handsome Devil" (2016), the latter of which won him the Best Irish Feature Film award at the Galway Film Fleadh. Butler's directorial style is marked by a nuanced blend of humor and heart, often exploring themes of identity and societal norms within the Irish context. Behind the lens, John Butler is a sincere storyteller who uses his films to evoke laughter and tears while subtly challenging societal norms.