WHO WE ARE
What Is Malevolent Mouse?
Malevolent Mouse Productions is a production company and creative community built to support independent creators.
We provide guidance, structure, and real opportunities for people who want to make meaningful work — without waiting for permission, money, or a studio.
We don’t believe talent is rare.
We believe support is.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Who This Is For
- First-time filmmakers who don’t know where to start
- Indie creators tired of feeling “less than”
- Small teams with big ideas and limited resources
- Partners and sponsors who want to invest in people, not just impressions
HOW WE HELP
How We Help You Make the Work
- Step-by-step guidance instead of gatekeeping
- Community-based filmmaking challenges
- Workshops and hands-on education
- Production services and creative support
- Real deadlines, real outcomes, real people
We don’t promise ease.
We promise support.
PROGRAMS / PROOF
Where This Shows Up
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Reno 48 Hour Film Project
Learn by doing. Together. -
Cue the Chaos
Creativity, community, and controlled chaos. -
Workshops & Events
Education without intimidation.
COMMUNITY SIGNAL
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
If you’ve ever felt like everyone else got a handbook you didn’t — you’re not wrong.
This community is built on showing up, sharing knowledge, and finishing what we start.
Our Team
Ivey Smith
Malevolent Mouse CEO/ Owner
Daniel Kather
Malevolent Mouse Productions Executive Producer
Jeffrey Bentley
Malevolent Mouse Executive Producer
Erin
Abbey West Sound Engineer & Studio Manger
Jerry
Abbey West Recording Owner /CEO
Lafayette
The Secret Ingredient
Vince Videll
Malevolent Mouse Sales Representative
Josh
Abbey West Sound Engineer
Pictures and Videos are Worth a Thousand Words
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"Collaborating with the members of Malevolent Mouse Productions was a highly rewarding and invaluable experience. Throughout the duration of our partnership, I gained a deeper appreciation for the creativity and dedication that each team member brought to the table. The expertise and insights provided by Ivey and Daniel not only surpassed my expectations but also inspired me to approach challenges with renewed enthusiasm. Their professionalism and willingness to share their knowledge contributed greatly to the overall success of our endeavors. As a result, I feel even more motivated and excited to undertake upcoming projects with Malevolent Mouse Productions in the years to come, confident that our future collaborations will be equally fulfilling and productive."
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“Collaborating with the members of Malevolent Mouse Productions was a highly rewarding and invaluable experience. Throughout the duration of our partnership, I gained a deeper appreciation for the creativity and dedication that each team member brought to the table. The expertise and insights provided by Ivey and Daniel not only surpassed my expectations but also… Continue reading Collaboration & Funthe best film studio
"It's people like you and your team that have helped my son achieve his dreams of doing film, thank you for all that you do."
