05/15/2026
Our “CanvasRebel” feature just dropped, and it captures the heart of what we’re building with “I’m That Doll” — a documentary, a community ecosystem, and a new blueprint for equitable filmmaking.
Read the article:
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-im-that-doll-mpmstudios/
We are officially inviting donors, partners, and community members to join “Team Dollmination” as we raise the funds needed to bring this project to life.
This documentary follows the powerful story and four-year journey of “Simone Jewel Riviera”, a Black trans woman, performer, and doll superfan whose story of resilience, identity, health, and joy is deeply needed in this moment. It also uplifts the bond between Simone and her chosen sister “Maxine LaQueene”, whose presence and advocacy help define this narrative of community care.
What sets us apart isn’t only the story — it’s the “model” behind the film:
⭐ A care-centered production
⭐ Nonprofit partnerships
⭐ Global collaboration
⭐ Ethical labor practices
⭐ Childcare and caregiver support
⭐ A new hybrid funding model that supports BOTH film + community
We are building a new way to make movies — one that doesn’t exploit labor, doesn’t sideline families, and doesn’t leave communities behind.
✨ TEAM DOLLMINATION — FULL DEPARTMENT LIST (As Featured) ✨
Ali Hopson – Executive Producer / Director
Simone Jewel Riviera – Story & Associate Producer
Maria Robles Schachter – Associate Producer
Kendra Dobson – Associate Producer / Producer of Immersive XR, Narrative Design & Events
Vicki Solis – Associate Producer
Kelly Riot – Director of Photography / Cinematographer
Antimere Robinson – Art Director
Anuja Pothireddy – Animation
Sean Ryan – Set Decoration
Alexandra Price – Composer
Kathrin Hartmann – Journalist
J Lawrence – Unit Publicist
Vagisha Barot – Data Analyst & Research
Sachiko Fukushigi – Production Coordinator
Evelyn Johnson – Assistant to Simone Jewel Riviera
Ramon Navarro – Community Outreach Coordinator
Michael Johnson – Transportation Captain
Nanny Boss – Childcare Partner
LUPE Arte– Production Company
MpM Studios – Production Company
JOIN TEAM DOLLMINATION ✨
We are raising $1M through a hybrid of:
documentary investment
nonprofit collaboration
community fundraising
global creative partnerships
merchandising
brand and agency partnerships
tech collaboration with groups like “Crown Tech”
This is not charity — it’s “a shared-value model”, a new path forward for Hollywood, and a blueprint for films that “pay people fairly, support families, and uplift underrepresented communities.:
If you believe in:
Trans visibility
Black joy
Ethical filmmaking
Nonprofit-centered funding
Community-built storytelling
Global collaboration
Constructing the future of care in film
…then you belong on “Team Dollmination”.
DM to connect.
Partnership deck available upon request.
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