Stephany Camba’s Fancy Microwave Animation
What if the solution to one of humanity’s oldest problems became its greatest threat? Fancy Microwave is a darkly comic 2-minute sci-fi animation that humorously explores humanity’s hubris in the face of technological progress.
Stephany Camba’s Fancy Microwave tells the story of the FlavorSavor, a revolutionary kitchen appliance meant to end food spoilage forever. But what begins as a marvel of innovation devolves into chaos when the device accidentally unleashes a nationwide mold spore crisis.
Inspiration:
With its surreal, photo-collage animation style—reminiscent of Monty Python and Felix Colgrave—Stephany’s short combines absurdist humor with a chilling critique of humanity’s tendency to overlook unintended consequences.
Collaboration:
Fancy Microwave emerged as a collaboration between Embreate's Creator Boost program and FutureNow's Sci-Fi Academy, where Stephany utilized the Source: 2084 framework to amplify her storytelling and explore technology's unintended consequences.
Meet Stephany Camba
Stephany Camba is a recent graduate of OCAD University’s animation program, known for her bold, surreal style and ability to blend humor with storytelling.
Motivations and Inspirations:
Stephany’s inspiration for Fancy Microwave stemmed from her fascination with the unintended consequences of technological innovation—a recurring theme in sci-fi.
“I wanted to create something absurd but relatable, a story that made people laugh and think,” she explains.
Her surreal, photo-collage technique amplifies the absurdity of her storytelling, drawing influence from animators like David Firth and Felix Colgrave. Stephany’s artistic journey reflects her willingness to experiment, recently venturing into 3D animation while maintaining her signature style.
How Stephany Was Boosted
"The Creator Boost Program was a game-changer for me. The mentorship helped me make smarter creative decisions, and seeing my work shared with a wider audience was incredibly rewarding. I’m so grateful for the support—it made all the difference."
Program Benefits:
I received guidance from industry mentors.
Embreate helped promote my work through their global network of top content creators.
Helped me network: I was introduced to senior animators from the industry.
I had experienced sci-fi story editors guiding me the entire way, allowing me to focus on the execution of the piece.