Journey of the Spark is a multi-genre film as it technically falls into multiple categories. It has moments of humor and comedy but mostly revolves around Drama/Fantasy/Adventure and happens to be a Musical.

So that would make it a Fantasy/Adventure/Dramedy/Musical… wow I just realized how complicated that sounds XD

Not anymore. They are mentioned in the film, but they were inevitably written out of the film.

I have no intentions of making the film’s animation 100% show-accurate. We’re simple fan-animators. We want the animation to look as good as we can make it, but asking us for show-accurate animation is way too high of an expectation. I have plans to send out copies of the film to press sites for review, but I myself won’t really be paying attention too much to every critique that’s released.

Personally, I am not interested nor do I feel comfortable with people interpreting the works that I create based on the person who makes it. I’d rather just have people enjoy the film based on its own merits and whether or not they like it. Its not that I won’t take criticism as I plan on looking at the opinions that are constructive, but I’d rather not be pulled into what people have to say about the film individually. I’d rather just look at the big picture and identify if I was successful or not. Because in the end, not everyone is going to understand the intentions I have with this film. So I think I’m going to stay out of the discussion when the movie is released.

The relationship between Twilight and Celestia is definitely heightened in the new draft and its hinted at a lot more. Mostly just because I feel that there is something there between the both of them than just Teacher and Student. That was always the impression that I got and to me, its the relationship that the two share that really sells the story of the movie.

As to why Celestia is my favorite character, well its simply because she very much reflects who I am. Even though it isn’t shown, its implied that Celestia has lived over a millennium with a mistake that she caused and she set into motion the events that ultimately lead to her redemption. Imagine living so many years alone, always thinking of the one mistake that put you in that situation. You try living out life to the fullest, but you can’t help but remember. To me, Twilight coming into Celestia’s life is the thing that helped change her. She fights for her subjects even if she’s not always successful. She cares deeply for the people that she loves and she only wishes to make things better for everyone around her. She’s firm, but forgiving. Even towards the people who ultimately turned against her.

Celestia immediately became one of my favorites because much like her, I really only want to help others even if they don’t always want my advice or help. I care deeply for many people despite the flaws they might possess and I am willing to fight for what I believe is right, even if I don’t always win. That and I’m extremely forgiving. I normally never hold a grudge and if I do, I eventually get over it and move on.