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

Myla Pitzer
President

Cameron Gezerseh
Treasurer

Ria Potharlanka
Events and Education

Genevieve Smith
Marketing

Laney Marquette
Community

Wilhelm Scholz
CAPAG

Sydnie Pitzer
President

Willa Porter
Treasurer

Phoebe Fischer
Internal Affairs

Ahmed Basonbul
Marketing

Harper Hammond-Wilonsky
Community

Janna Elshahawi
Vice President

Leia Jasmine Kwan
People and Cultures

Sean Nam
External Affairs

Emma Yang
Infrastructure

Dylan Coty
Executive Advisor
Members

Diego Valencia Staben
Member Since
2024

Kathleen Rodriguez
Member Since
2024

Kyla Burfoot
Member Since
2024

Morgan Lee
Member Since
2024

Gareth Cartier
Member Since
2024

Kiani Jimenez
Member Since
2024

Maddie Grimes
Member Since
2024

Nikki Sternberg
Member Since
2024

Harry Ross
Member Since
2024

Kimberly Song
Member Since
2024

Maria Seiple
Member Since
2024

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





