Interview with Filmmaker Christina Hibner (UNIFIED THEORY)

UNIFIED THEORY was awarded BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the April 2020 Animation Feedback Film Festival.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Christina Hibner: This was a student thesis film I created as a final project for graduate school at SVA. I feel there are not enough scientific cartoons that explain how the world works in a fun and engaging way. I wanted to build that bridge for people.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short?

A little over a year.

3. How would you describe your short film in two words!?

Transcendental trip

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

This was my first short film after learning what after effects was only a year prior. Getting up to the speed of my vision for this film was a…