Hooperella (2026)
Synopsis
A modern fairy-tale satire set in the cutthroat world of academic research that follows Gabriela Quiroz, an overworked PhD student preparing for a crucial Research Funding mixer where major grants are awarded. Her entitled lab partner Andrew routinely coasts on her work while taking credit. Their advisor, Dr. Thatcher reinforces the imbalance. Gabriela is expected to remain invisible but indispensable. Will she find the courage to defy her advisor and lab partner in a bid to secure funding for her research?
Release Date: 2026-05-28
Runtime: 14 minutes
Director: Karolina Esqueda Rocha
Top Cast
- Kirsten Henriquez as Gabriela
- Luz Mendes as Marina
- Sam Mullaney as Andrew
- Bruce Burns as Dr. Melvin Thatcher
- Miranda Heath as Dr. Priscilla Charles
- Rodrigo Garcia as The Narrator
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