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

Sai Yathirajadasan
Member Since
2025

Sophia Sklark
Member Since
2025

Ushna Anwar
Member Since
2025

Vibha Shiva
Member Since
2025

Samira Sanders
Member Since
2025

Stefano Ethan Jacobo
Member Since
2025

Varun Ramanan
Member Since
2025

Zachary Boehm
Member Since
2025

Sophia Sebbag
Member Since
2025

Sydney Laughlin
Member Since
2025

Veronica Charles
Member Since
2025

Zachary Bowles
Member Since
2025
Alumni
Joseph Fattal
Jun Fahey
Kailey Monsivais
Katrina Lu
Kellan Watts
Kunal Agrawal
London Vidaurri
Lucy Huang
Juan Lucas Umali
Kai Estrella Kowal
Kate Anstett
Kay Karsono
Kiani Jimenez
Laurel Kuo
Lorenzo dela Cruz
Luke Benson
Judy Zhou
Kaiden Thompson
Kathleen Rodriguez
Ke'von Terry
Kiku Wang
Lingye Wu
Lu Patterson
Madeleine Ting


