Episode 131: Not Just A Goof: The Untold Story of A Goofy Movie | Interview with Directors Christopher Ninness, Eric Kimelton & Kevin Lima

Animation Fascination

"The Untold Story of 'A Goofy Movie'."

In this special episode of Animation Fascination⁠, host ⁠Marc Vibbert⁠ ⁠ sits down with filmmakers Christopher Ninness and Eric Kimelton, the directing duo behind the brand-new Disney+ documentary NOT JUST A GOOF, along with legendary director Kevin Lima, who brought A GOOFY MOVIE to life back in 1995.

NOT JUST A GOOF uncovers the emotional, funny, and sometimes rocky journey behind the making of A GOOFY MOVIE —a film that may have been overlooked when it premiered but has since grown into a beloved cult classic for an entire generation. The doc celebrates the creativity, resilience, and vision of a young team making their first Disney feature while exploring themes of fatherhood, identity, and belonging.

(Recorded: Friday, April 4th, 2025)

🎥 Hear all about:

• The origins of the documentary and why now was the perfect time to tell this story
• Kevin Lima's memories of directing A GOOFY MOVIE and what it was like being a first-time Disney feature director
• Behind-the-scenes tales from the original production
• The impact of the film over the past 30 years
• How the documentary became a spiritual sequel to Waking Sleeping Beauty
• What surprised even the filmmakers during their deep dive into Disney’s archives

Plus, we geek out over Powerline, road trips with Goofy, and the unexpected emotional weight this film still carries three decades later.

🎉 NOT JUST A GOOF premieres April 7th on Disney+, perfectly timed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of A GOOFY MOVIE.

🎧 Whether you’re a lifelong fan, an animation aficionado, or just love a great comeback story—this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

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🔗 Follow the Film & Creators:

• @goofyfilmdoc | NotJustAGoof.com
• Kevin Lima – @kevinlima612
• Christopher Ninness – @chrisninness
• Eric Kimelton – @makebelieveeric
• Don Hahn – @don.hahn
• Scott Seibold – @scottseibold
• Mason Trueblood – @masontrueblood
• Cameron Chambers – @camchammusic
• Venturia Animation Studios – @venturia.animation
• Juan Urbina – @juan.m.urbina
• Bill Farmer – @goofybill
• Jason Marsden – @jasonmarsden