Sticky Buns, Ravioli,
and White Cake
During breakfast, a grown-up Alice tries to convince the Mad Hatter to share his emotions so that Wonderland won't collapse along with his mental stability.
Director / Writer: Nicole Pouchet
Starring: Jackie Maya and Ben O’Loughlin
Based on the novel, Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall
Producers: Abie Ekenezar, Monica Valenzuela, and Susan LaSalle
Cinematographer: Lulu Gargiulo
Editor: Kris Boustedt
Composer: Carlos Garcia
Production Designer: Lisa B. Hammond
This short film is a proof of concept for the upcoming feature film, Her Mad Hatter. We filmed at Vossler Studios on an 87’ LED Wall using the Unreal Engine virtual environment. The feature film will utilize the same technology for many Wonderland scenes, plus rainforest-like locations and interior homes in Washington state.
A proof of concept
Filming location:
Vossler Studios in Kirkland, WA
Status:
As of 2026, the film is completed and enjoying a robust festival run
Backed by
WA Filmworks Small Budget Production Initiative,
Jack Straw Cultural Center Artist Support Grant,
and Artist Trust
Screenings:
Seattle Film Summit
Seattle, WA
September 7, 2024
Romance Rules Film Festival
Dubbo, Australia
February 21, 2025
AtomaCon Film Festival
North Charleston, SC
May 3, 2025
Best Fantasy Short Winner, Best Director Nominee
First Contact Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival
Atlantic Heights, NJ
May 17, 2025
Best SFX Nominee
Yosemite Fantasy Film Festival
Yosemite, CA
May 31, 2025
Atlanta Shortsfest
Atlanta, GA
June 21, 2025
Nominee - Innovative Vision
The Art of Movie Making Film Festival
Brookhaven, GA
June 21, 2025
Seattle Film Society
Seattle, WA
July 31, 2025
Issaquah Film Festival
Issaquah, WA
August 10, 2025
Seattle WorldCon
Seattle, WA
August 15, 2025
Sistas Are Doin It for Themselves Film Showcase
Los Angeles, CA
August 16, 2025
Black Rock City Film Festival
(Burning Man)
Black Rock City, NV
August 24, 2025
Award Winner
Lake County Film Festival
Grayslake, IL
September 6-7, 2025
Albuquerque Film & Music Experience
Albuquerque, NM
September 26, 2025
Best Music Score Winner
The Art of Movie Making Film Festival
Atlanta, GA
October 16, 2025
Washington Underground Film Festival
Woodinville, WA
October 26, 2025
The Root Experience
Spokane, WA
November 14, 2025
Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival
Atlanta, GA
December 6, 2025
Best Experimental Film Nominee
Black Film Festival of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
December 13, 2026
Best Production Design Winner, Best Wardrobe and Make-up Winner
The Sur-REEL & Uncanny Film Fest
London, UK
December 31, 2025
Best Actor Gold Award, Best Screenplay Silver Award
Dam Short Film Festival
February 12, 2026
Boulder City, NV
Oddities Film Fest
London, UK
February 27, 2026
Post Alley Film Festival
March 21, 2026
Seattle, WA
Norwescon Speculative Film Festival
April 2, 2026
SeaTac, WA
Seattle Black Film Festival
April 30, 2026
Seattle, WA
Cast and Crew
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NICOLE POUCHET
Writer / Director
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JACKIE MAYA
Actor - ALICE
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BEN O'LOUGHLIN
Actor - HATTER
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ABIE EKENEZAR
Producer
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MONICA VALENZUELA
Producer
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SUSAN LASALLE
Producer
