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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

Rishab Melkote

Rishab Melkote

Member Since 

2024

Sig Meyers

Sig Meyers

Member Since 

2024

Abigail Avila

Abigail Avila

Member Since 

2025

Ali Qasim

Ali Qasim

Member Since 

2025

Ronan Michael Leader

Ronan Michael Leader

Member Since 

2024

Wade Hubbard

Wade Hubbard

Member Since 

2024

Alexander Perez-De La Rosa

Alexander Perez-De La Rosa

Member Since 

2025

Alison Avery

Alison Avery

Member Since 

2025

Sidra Asif

Sidra Asif

Member Since 

2024

Yazmine Gornail

Yazmine Gornail

Member Since 

2024

Alexandra Hershey

Alexandra Hershey

Member Since 

2025

Alyssa Park

Alyssa Park

Member Since 

2025

Alumni

Melissa MacKenzie

Michelle Lee

Naomi Heinen

Nina Takahashi

Pranav Pannala

Reica Ramirez

Ryan Adolf

Samuel Tilles

Michael Barach

Mikayla Heslin

Natalie Stone

Núria Castellet

Qiyue Zhao

Remy Salvatore Damiani

Ryan Walters

Sara Jhong

Michael Yu

Milan Hancock

Neel Choudhary

Phoebe Hyer

Rachel Schwartz

Romain Baud

Samantha Horne

Sara Sparkles

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