Linas Phillips

Linas Phillips is a director, actor, teacher, and spiritual seeker. He is currently crowdfunding his latest feature, Take Two, on Seed&Spark. In 2006, he walked 1,200 miles to meet Werner Herzog, documented in his first film, Walking to Werner. His other films include Bass Ackwards (which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival) and Rainbow Time (2016). As an actor, Phillips has appeared in Twin Peaks, Eastbound & Down, Togetherness, and Manson Family Vacation. As the “screenplay doula,” Phillips teaches screenwriting by applying techniques drawn from notable spiritual teachers.

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Talks

Buddies, Break-Ups and the Pitfalls of Autobiographical Screenwriting

By Linas Phillips | July 22, 2021

Buddies, Break-Ups and the Pitfalls of Autobiographical Screenwriting

Writer-director Linas Phillips, who’s currently crowdfunding his next film, Take Two, on drawing for real life for his movies.

Video Essay: Linas Phillips Brings Adam Sandler’s Jack and Jill “In Focus”

By Linas Phillips | November 3, 2016

Video Essay: Linas Phillips Brings Adam Sandler’s Jack and Jill “In Focus”

Writer-director Linas Phillips marks the release of his new film Rainbow Time by demystifying the genius of one of his favorite funny movies.