Hooperella

Overview

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?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 28, 2026

Original language

English

Production

Inspira Studios

Cast

Luz Mendes,Sam Mullaney,Kirsten Henriquez,Miranda Heath,Rodrigo Garcia,Bruce Burns

Director

Karolina Esqueda Rocha

Writer

Karolina Esqueda Rocha

Producer

Adrienne Picciotto,Mon Castro,Eugenia Renteria

Cinematography

Dominika Podczaska,Jessica Arzate

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt40389383