Hooperella

Story

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?

Director

Karolina Esqueda Rocha

Writers

Karolina Esqueda Rocha

Language

English

Release date

28 May 2026

Ensemble

Cast

• Kirsten Henriquez

  Gabriela

• Luz Mendes

  Marina

• Sam Mullaney

  Andrew

• Bruce Burns

  Dr. Melvin Thatcher

• 

  Miranda Heath

  Dr. Priscilla Charles

• Rodrigo Garcia

  The Narrator