Wayne Hobdy
Owner UFP
Born in segregated 60s Montgomery, Alabama, Wayne was son of a High School Music Teacher, learning classic and jazz music styles well into his pre-teen years. Early life was difficult until his family migrated to Oakland, California in the 70s. He was also a Super-8 filmmaking hobbyist at age 14. During those years his love for movies grew and was inspired by Science Fiction, or anything fantasy focused or dealing with space travel. Especially Cartoons and Sci Fi TV Shows (Johnny Quest, . .,Space Ghost, Star Trek, and Space 1999). He bought his 1st handheld movie camera and film splicer and produced a 40-minute parody of the Lost In Space series. His idols were Coppola, Lucas and Spielberg. Wayne knew his passion was for filmmaking.
In 2013, he produced and directed his film INSIDEOUT achieving recognition as “BEST SHORT FILM” at the Hotter Than July Film Festival in Detroit Michigan. Today, Wayne Hobdy is a disabled veteran, but owner of Ujima Film Project in Atlanta, GA. He is now Co-Writer and Co-Producer of the television story, YOU GOTTA START SOMEWHERE; and Producer of the upcoming Civil War dramatic feature, HOME AWAY FROM HOME. In Production in Fall 2022.
Ujima Film Project, has a strict code of conduct for its productions and personnel associated with the production, “COMMUNITY & RESPONSIBILITY”, these words are all encompassing, at “UFP”, Mr Hobdy, Founder /CEO of Ujima Film Project believes that, “to be successful, you must look to the community and be responsible for your actions and the actions of the community you represent,” The foresight and implementation of these words, have made Mr. Hobdy successful, and has lead to the success Ujima Film Project, has achieved as an Independent Film Production Company. The word UJIMA, (oo-jee-may) is defined as “building and maintaining our community”, a collective work and responsibility, hence the business name of this company is so appropriate
The Process
PRE-PRODUCTION
Creative Direction
Sharp, visual storytelling.
Concept Development
Let’s brainstorm!
Scripting & Copywriting
Short and long format.
Production Coordination
Less talk, more walk.
PRE-PRODUCTION
Creative Direction
Sharp, visual storytelling.
Concept Development
Let’s brainstorm!
Scripting & Copywriting
Short and long format.
Production Coordination
Less talk, more walk.
Talent Casting (On-Camera & Voice-Over)
Auditions, Union & Non-union.
Talent Casting (On-Camera & Voice-Over)
Auditions, Union & Non-union.
PRODUCTION
Producers
The ringmasters of the production carnival.
Directors
A national arsenal of talent to achieve any style.
Production Crews
Our family in the field and on the road.
Camera & Lighting Gear
The right tools for the job make the difference.
Locations & Studios
COMING SOON! Ujima Film Project is scouting out STUDIO space at ASEMBLE ATLANTA in neighboring Doraville, Georgia (5 miles northeast of Atlanta)
** IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT**
POST-PRODUCTION
Editing
We love cutting up.
Motion Graphics & Animation
Pure imagination.
Music (Original & Library)
Melody makers, stock tracks and jingles.
Audio Mixing & Sound Design
Dazzle you can hear.
Distribution
Where’s the viewing party?