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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

Myla Pitzer

Myla Pitzer

President

Cameron Gezerseh

Cameron Gezerseh

Treasurer

Ria Potharlanka

Ria Potharlanka

Events and Education

Genevieve Smith

Genevieve Smith

Marketing

Laney Marquette

Laney Marquette

Community

Wilhelm Scholz

Wilhelm Scholz

CAPAG

Sydnie Pitzer

Sydnie Pitzer

President

Willa Porter

Willa Porter

Treasurer

Phoebe Fischer

Phoebe Fischer

Internal Affairs

Ahmed Basonbul

Ahmed Basonbul

Marketing

Harper Hammond-Wilonsky

Harper Hammond-Wilonsky

Community

Janna Elshahawi

Janna Elshahawi

Vice President

Leia Jasmine Kwan

Leia Jasmine Kwan

People and Cultures

Sean Nam

Sean Nam

External Affairs

Emma Yang

Emma Yang

Infrastructure

Dylan Coty

Dylan Coty

Executive Advisor

Members

Diego Valencia Staben

Diego Valencia Staben

Member Since 

2024

Kathleen Rodriguez

Kathleen Rodriguez

Member Since 

2024

Kyla Burfoot

Kyla Burfoot

Member Since 

2024

Morgan Lee

Morgan Lee

Member Since 

2024

Gareth Cartier

Gareth Cartier

Member Since 

2024

Kiani Jimenez

Kiani Jimenez

Member Since 

2024

Maddie Grimes

Maddie Grimes

Member Since 

2024

Nikki Sternberg

Nikki Sternberg

Member Since 

2024

Harry Ross

Harry Ross

Member Since 

2024

Kimberly Song

Kimberly Song

Member Since 

2024

Maria Seiple

Maria Seiple

Member Since 

2024

Noah Molina

Noah Molina

Member Since 

2024

Alumni

Kailey Monsivais

Kunal Agrawal

Lorenzo dela Cruz

Lucy Huang

Mae Richardson

Manna Young

Mason Thau

Maximillian Moran

Katrina Lu

Laurel Kuo

Lu Patterson

Luke Benson

Mahika Behani

Maria Fernandez

Mateo Giovannini

Megan Armbrust

Ke'von Terry

Lingye Wu

Lucas Baycroft

Madeleine Ting

Mai Chiamthamachinda

Mark Menz

Max Francis

Melissa Hernandez

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