Today we’d like to introduce you to Robin Hofmann
Hi Robin, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I have always been a writer. Prior to writing countless scripts, I wrote and published 3 children’s books and I wrote a novel. I was always that person people called when they needed something written, whether it was a poem, a resume or an essay. But, at a young age I was told that creating and making movies was not a career. I did what I thought I was supposed to do and I earned my degree in Psychology and became a Certified Behavior Analyst. After 27 yrs in the field I was drawn to the art of filmmaking and decided it was time. I left an almost 3 decade long career to make movies. I started making short films. I got on any set that would allow me to be there. I read many books and watched a ton of videos and taught myself how to be a director. After being on close to a hundred sets and making 10 short films, I decided it was time to make my feature film. I had built an amazing team while making the short films and learned a lot from all involved. We made a beautiful film called I WIN highlighting individuals with disabilities and it can now be seen on many streaming platforms including, AppleTV, The Roku Channel, Prime Video, Tubi, Plex and several others.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It’s funny, because throughout my life I felt like I struggled constantly. I had to fight for everything, but since I started my journey in filmmaking everything has just felt right. I’m not saying it was easy. I’m saying that no matter what obstacles came along, I knew I was where I belonged, so it never felt like work.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I have a quote on my FB page, because I say it all the time. “I don’t just want to make a movie. I want to make a difference.” It has always been important to me to advocate for those whose voices are often not heard. Writing scripts and making movies are no different. I believe when you have a voice and a platform it is so important that you use those things to help and support others who deserve to be seen and heard. I write in a way that educates people, but it’s important to me to be entertaining and not shove messages down people’s throats. I always have a strong objective to make folks laugh and/or cry. I want you to remember how our movies made you feel.
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
During my time working with individuals with disabilities, I specialized in autism spectrum disorders and I have an autistic daughter. While at a state college I created a program for students with autism to increase retention and create a safe and supportive environment. Years later this program and the curriculum I wrote are still being used. The retention rate for students with autism spectrum disorders has increased at that college. I was also one of 12 selected to be on a committee where we wrote the curriculum for first responders on how to recognize and respond to individuals with autism. I look forward to continuing to write and create movies that will entertain, educate and inspire as many people as possible.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://hoffysheartproductions.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoffysheart/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoffysHeartProductions
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-hofmann-64786815/
