Christian Goodie of Los Angeles on Life, Lessons & Legacy

Christian Goodie shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Good morning Christian , it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What are you chasing, and what would happen if you stopped?
I’m chasing alchemy, the kind God hides in different places on earth, the kind you have to travel through life to find. In those places, in those communities, you find art, purpose, wisdom, inspiration, God. I’m Chasing humanity. I’m Chasing full ownership of my creative voice, and my ability to make work that doesn’t just entertain, but creates conversation, uplifts marginalized communities, and reflects the world the way I actually see it. I’m chasing momentum, growth, and the freedom to build a sustainable artistic life without waiting for a studio to buy the next one. More than anything, whatever I’m chasing, I’m always chasing the Good in it.

If I stopped, the world would keep moving, but my spirit wouldn’t. The gifts God planted in me wouldn’t disappear; they would just sit there, untouched, unclaimed, growing heavier with time. My creativity doesn’t go quiet when I ignore it, it turns into frustration, insecurity, and depression, a version of myself I don’t and can’t live with.
Stopping would mean choosing comfort over calling, fear over faith, and silence over resistance. I’m chasing Justice. I’m chasing the Revolution.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Christian Goodie, and I’m a Los Angeles based filmmaker, actor, writer, and creative entrepreneur. Over the past year, I’ve been developing my film, The Gold Party, a cult classic in the making. The Gold Party is a Horror/Psychological thriller set on the 40th anniversary of a legendary musician’s death.
The film takes place on the day of the iconic Gold Party, a party meant to celebrate Black success. As a pair of desperate screenwriters, a jaded musician, a powerful Hollywood widow, and a fading starlet all attempt to scheme their way inside, they find themselves caught in a web of revenge, mystery, and supernatural reckoning once finding out a slasher is headed to the party as well.
The Gold Party will be my first film under my production company, Glamis St. Productions, named after the street I grew up on, the place where my creativity was sparked as a kid. I’m a ’90s baby, so I still remember life before social media: going outside to play with neighborhood kids, then rushing inside to watch Back to the Future with my eyes glued to the screen.
The film is deeply inspired by my Angeleno roots and the cinematic influences that shaped me from my mom’s love of music and I Love Lucy, to my own obsession with Pulp Fiction and other cult classic storytelling. This project is me stepping fully into my Tarantino era with my hope that The Gold Party helps bring us back to the golden age of independent filmmaking, bold voices, fearless risks, and unforgettable stories.

Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that has served its purpose and must now be released is the version of the artist who waited for permission, the one who needed validation to take risks, to make bold choices, or to believe that my voice was worthy on its own. That artist helped me learn discipline, humility, and craft, but also kept me small.
What I’m stepping into now is an artist who is building his own ecosystem, who doesn’t ask for a seat at the table because he’s already building his own. An artist who trusts his instincts, who honors original storytelling. This next chapter is about following my vision without hesitation, without apology, and without needing approval to create something powerful. It’s time to let go of the artist who waited, and fully embody the one who leads.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Thanks for listening to Grandma.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
Not replacing a human with A.I.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Absolutely. Because not giving my best at anytime whether praised or not praised, would mean I wouldn’t be honoring God or the gifts he’s given me. That means I wouldn’t be giving my family my best, I wouldn’t be giving my ancestors my best, I wouldn’t be giving my art my best, and I wouldn’t be giving myself my best. However, to honor my late great mentor Dr. Rae Linda Brown, the First Black woman Associate Provost at my Alma Mater LMU, who asked me a very similiar question in college, that helped shape my life today. Confessing to her for the first time that I didn’t really want to go to law school and feeling embarrassed to tell my family, She asked me, what is something you love and that you would do forever and not get paid 1 penny for it? And whatever it is, do that for 10 years, non-stop, whether you make it or not, never stop giving your best.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @christiangoodie

Image Credits
Rashida Zagon – Photographer
@RashidaZagon

Amelia Duncombe – Assistant Photographer
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