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About

CAP Studios is driven by

We believe that the best way to learn film is to do it.

Film excellence

At CAP Studios, we believe ​in the power of storytelling. We strive to push the boundaries of student filmmaking by creating the highest quality projects possible.

We offer our members industry speaker opportunities, collaborations with projects across Berkeley, access to film equipment—and of course, an invaluable space for our members to engage in an immersive learning environment that fosters technical skills, encourages creative thinking, and nurtures leadership qualities.

Our work has been recognized at prestigious film festivals and competitions. However, our goal as an organization is to facilitate the growth and development of our members in order to create impactful and fresh stories.

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A story of community

Our journey began in 2018 with a small group of film enthusiasts who were driven by a single goal—to create the most production-driven community for students passionate about cinematic arts. Today, we still stand as a thriving community of filmmakers who are dedicated to tirelessly working on dozens of original productions every semester.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse organization full of leaders and collaborators. Whether you're a writer penning captivating narratives, a director with a vision, or a cinematographer capturing the essence of emotions through imagery, there is a place for you in CAP Studios.

However, we know firsthand the grit and effort it takes to make a film happen from start to finish. We’re committed to embracing all talents, even those beyond the traditional roles. From musicians to makeup artists to producing, no matter your talent, you are valued.

Our core values make up everything we do.

Leadership Team

Leia Jasmine Kwan

Leia Jasmine Kwan

President

Anela Hopkins

Anela Hopkins

Treasurer

Sydnie Pitzer

Sydnie Pitzer

Events and Education

Dylan Coty

Dylan Coty

Marketing

Laney Marquette

Laney Marquette

Community

Audrey Larnerd

Audrey Larnerd

President

Morgan Lee

Morgan Lee

Treasurer

Myla Pitzer

Myla Pitzer

Internal Affairs

Phoebe Fischer

Phoebe Fischer

Marketing

Harper Hammond-Wilonsky

Harper Hammond-Wilonsky

Community

Madeline Bushell

Madeline Bushell

Vice President

Janna Elshahawi

Janna Elshahawi

People and Culture

Sean Nam

Sean Nam

External Affairs

Daniel Lee

Daniel Lee

Infrastructure

Wilhelm Scholz

Wilhelm Scholz

CAPAG

Members

Amanda Villalpando

Amanda Villalpando

Member Since 

2022

Carolyn Yu

Carolyn Yu

Member Since 

2022

Kai Estrella Kowal

Kai Estrella Kowal

Member Since 

2022

Taylor Zhou

Taylor Zhou

Member Since 

2022

Ani Walsh

Ani Walsh

Member Since 

2022

Jack Hirsch

Jack Hirsch

Member Since 

2022

Marvin Chen

Marvin Chen

Member Since 

2022

Amber Mided

Amber Mided

Member Since 

2023

Bryan Avelar

Bryan Avelar

Member Since 

2022

Judy Zhou

Judy Zhou

Member Since 

2022

Mia Aguilar

Mia Aguilar

Member Since 

2022

Anastasia Babusenko

Anastasia Babusenko

Member Since 

2023

Alumni

Abigail Yeates

Adriana Villarina

Alan Kim

Alexander Chang

Alorah Kanyer Palacios

Angela Henderson

Anna Moghaddam

Ashley Kumar

Addie Tweet

Ajay Madala

Alejandro Villegas

Alice Faria

Andre Bouyssounouse

Angelines Vazquez Dominguez

Ariana Kretz

Ashley Marvin

Addison Kalanther

Ajeyo Baidyaroy

Alex Stimmel

Alice Williams

Andrey Kapustin

Angie Chung

Ariana Leras

Astha Nimavat

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