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.


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

Janna Elshahawi
President

Willa Porter
Treasurer

Heloise Mathieu
Internal Affairs

Kali Swanson
Marketing

Felicity Low
Community

Laney Marquette
President

Elaine Qiao
People & Cultures

Ipek Sancak
External Affairs

Emma Yang
Infrastructure

Leia Jasmine Kwan
Executive Advisor

Cameron Gezerseh
Treasurer

Audrey Larnerd
Events & Education

Genevieve Smith
Marketing

Damian Danemann Soto
Community

Harper Hammond-Wilonsky
CAPAG
Members

Anastasia Babusenko
Member Since
2023

Elena Tambito
Member Since
2023

Luna Anderson
Member Since
2023

Selin Tekin
Member Since
2023

Ava Kurapka
Member Since
2023

Frank Phillip Downer
Member Since
2023

Nora Alfonso
Member Since
2023

Shep Brooke
Member Since
2023

Callan Mitchell
Member Since
2023

Leah Rosenthal
Member Since
2023

Oliver Baker
Member Since
2023

Tara Chakravorty
Member Since
2023
Alumni
Abigail Avila
Adriana Villarina
Alex Stimmel
Alice Faria
Amber Mided
Anela Hopkins
Ani Walsh
Ashley Kumar
Addie Tweet
Ahana Sur
Alexander Chang
Alorah Kanyer Palacios
Andres Salazar
Angelines Vazquez Dominguez
Anna Moghaddam
Ashley Marvin
Addison Kalanther
Alan Kim
Alexander Perez-De La Rosa
Amanda Villalpando
Andrey Kapustin
Angie Chung
Ariana Leras
Astha Nimavat





