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.

Storytelling
At its core, storytelling is what makes our films so special; it's what drives us to create art that resonates with a wide audience and break the boundaries of student filmmaking.

Production
Being on set often is an exhilarating and adrenaline-filled adventure. Our members learn quickly on set, adapting swiftly to challenges and growing from mistakes.

Community
Together, we celebrate each other's successes, learn from setbacks, and grow as a collective, actively engaging with the larger filmmaking community and industry professionals.
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

Wade Hubbard
Member Since
2024

Ali Qasim
Member Since
2025

Anjali Nayak
Member Since
2025

Charlene Cheng
Member Since
2025

Ahmed Basonbul
Member Since
2025

Alison Avery
Member Since
2025

Astrid Nymo-Young
Member Since
2025

Claire Lin
Member Since
2025

Alexandra Hershey
Member Since
2025

Alyssa Park
Member Since
2025

Brandon Vinluan
Member Since
2025

Daksh Rana
Member Since
2025
Alumni
Diane Delacruz
Ekansh Agrawal
Elyse Miller
Emmanuel Barrios
Eric Miller
Erin Lee
Eva Stolarz
Flynn Gray
Diego Valencia Staben
Elizabeth Terry
Emilio Navarro
Emory Larson
Erica Coakley
Ethan Dubovsky
Fiona Oh
Francis Chalissery
Dylan Coty
Ella Stoneman
Emma Mullen
Ephie Hauck
Erick Lauer
Eustachio Ambrosecchia
Fiona Xu
Gabe Samoy


