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

Rishab Melkote
Member Since
2024

Sig Meyers
Member Since
2024

Abigail Avila
Member Since
2025

Ali Qasim
Member Since
2025

Ronan Michael Leader
Member Since
2024

Wade Hubbard
Member Since
2024

Alexander Perez-De La Rosa
Member Since
2025

Alison Avery
Member Since
2025

Sidra Asif
Member Since
2024

Yazmine Gornail
Member Since
2024

Alexandra Hershey
Member Since
2025

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





