Depth of Field
An original discussion series where production meets profession.
VCUarts Cinema Program Director and Associate Professor, Yossera Bouchtia, and Assistant Professor of Media Production & Sequence Coordinator, Robert Milazzo are collaborating on an original, monthly guest zoom-conversation series designed to bring students across all VCU moving-image disciplines – Media Production, Cinema, Photo/Film, Kinetic Imaging – closer to professional practitioners working at the front lines of the industry.
Join us Friday, November 13th at 3:00 pm in The Temple Building for a conversation with American entrepreneur and Emmy nominated filmmaker, Eric Goode.
This event is open to all students, but seats are limited. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance by emailing Rob Milazzo – milazzor@vcu.edu.
About the Speaker
Goode’s work in documentary filmmaking has brought wildlife conservation issues to a global audience. He founded Goode Films, an independent production company focused on wildlife and culture through documentaries and television. His Netflix docuseries “Tiger King” explored the world of exotic animal ownership and became a cultural phenomenon.
Goode and producing partner Jeremy McBride have produced documentaries examining the relationships between humans and animals, including “Tiger King” and HBO’s “Chimp Crazy.” In both cases, the documentaries explored the personalities behind animal obsessions. Goode’s documentary series “Monsters of God” investigates the underworld of exotic reptile smuggling and premiered at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, where it won the Audience Award in the TV Premiere section, before airing on HBO.
Goode’s expertise in reptiles has informed his approach to documentary filmmaking, particularly when working with subjects wary of appearing on camera. Across his work, Goode addresses urgent environmental issues and brings wildlife conservation to mainstream audiences through documentary storytelling.
