The Untold Story of a Disney Cult Classic
Not Just A Goof is a feature-length documentary revealing the untold story of A Goofy Movie. It follows a young creative team tackling their first Disney feature, facing disappointment upon release, only for the film to gain a passionate following decades later. Through rare footage and candid interviews, the film captures the creative challenges and studio dynamics behind A Goofy Movie. More than a retrospective, it celebrates the film’s lasting impact, Disney’s evolution, and the generation that grew up loving it.
Not Just A Goof has been featured at the Walt Disney Family Museum, D23, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. The documentary was released on April 7th on Disney+, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of A Goofy Movie.
From Basement Tapes to Disney+
Not Just A Goof was independently produced over nearly five years.
What started as a small idea about the fandom quickly became a documentary for the fandom. When director Kevin Lima opened up a box of unreleased VHS and Hi‑8 tapes, we knew there was something special. Tevin Campbell singing i2i in the booth. Bill Farmer’s original recording sessions. Production sketches of Powerline. The deeper we went, the more magic we uncovered.
As Producer, my role was part problem-solver, part navigator, guiding the film through multiple stages and ultimately to Disney+. I filmed, edited, and even financed key portions of the documentary while managing the team’s creative and logistical challenges. Beyond production, I oversaw marketing and distribution efforts, positioning the film to reach a global audience. The role demanded equal parts creative vision, operational grit, and an unwavering commitment to finishing what we started.
A Streaming Hit With Staying Power
Not Just A Goof was licensed by Disney+ and climbed to #3 on the platform. It became a cultural flashpoint, featured in press, embraced by fans, and celebrated by the very studio that created its subject. What started as an indie passion project became canon.
For the generation who grew up with A Goofy Movie, this was the ultimate reward: seeing a story we believed in resonate with so many around the world.
