Brian Backus, Kidlandia’s Founder and King, was raised in La Jolla, California, and lives in San Francisco and Kidlandia (where he spends most of his time). He has been creating imaginary beasts and maps since he was four years old. Dr. Seuss lived next door to his Great Aunt and was a regular at Sunday tea, no doubt inspiring the young King Brian. Brian has written, directed, and produced educational and entertainment media for children for 15 years, and cut his teeth as a Producer at Disney Interactive.

Brian’s childhood love of unusual creatures and foreign lands was confirmed through extensive study and travel in Africa, Papua New Guinea, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. He holds an undergraduate degree in biology and an MBA from Harvard, a Master of Fine Arts from USC Film School, and a Certificate in Studio Art from UC Berkeley. He started two companies before Kidlandia, UBUBU and Qi Spirits, but Kidlandia is his favorite. He is honored to have received the title of CEO (Compliant Earth Observer) from Kidlandia’s child rulers.

Kidlandia now includes a brilliant team of talented artists and engineers who are further building the Kingdom to make it more fun and educational, and available to more young rulers.

Brian's twin sons, King Will and King Carter, are wise and benevolent, though their decrees are sometimes difficult to interpret.

You can contact Brian directly at
brian@kidlandia.com