A graduate of New York University's Experimental Theater Wing, Linas Phillips started out as a live performer of experimental theater and alternative comedy while living in New York City. Linas' day job for over 5 years was babysitting special needs kids, with whom he started making short videos. After many years of performing comedy and experimental theater work in New York City Linas switched to making films in 2006. His first film, "Walking To Werner", documenting his 1,200 mile walk from Seattle to LA to meet Werner Herzog, earned him a s…