Hooperella
A modern fairy-tale satire set in the cutthroat world of academic research follows Gabriela Quiroz, an overworked PhD student preparing for a pivotal Research Funding mixer where major grants are awarded. Her entitled lab partner Andrew routinely coasts on her work and takes credit. Their advisor, Dr. Thatcher, reinforces the imbalance. Gabriela is expected to remain invisible yet indispensable. Will she summon the courage to defy both her advisor and her lab partner in a bid to secure funding for her research?
Director(s)
Karolina Esqueda Rocha
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Hooperella FAQs
Karolina Esqueda Rocha is the director of Hooperella.
The cast of Hooperella includes Kirsten Henriquez as Gabriela, Luz Mendes as Marina, Sam Mullaney as Andrew, Miranda Heath as Dr. Priscilla Charles, Rodrigo Garcia as The Narrator, and Bruce Burns as Dr. Melvin Thatcher.
The duration of Hooperella is 14 mins.
Hooperella was released on 28 May 2026.
Hooperella is listed under Comedy and Fantasy on Fanbiz.
