Leela is an RTVF Major also studying BIP and IMC. She is so excited to transition from Finance Chair into Co-President and to keep working alongside Matthew, the board, and the RTVF community. She hopes to continue putting on exciting events and supporting passionate filmmakers. In the past, Leela has had memorable experiences producing the feature length film NECRO 101 with Applause for a Cause (‘23-’24), a S22 freshman grant film INB, a MAG film Holy Shit, and more. She wants to continue producing and writing, hopefully becoming a showrunner someday. She’s most passionate about TV shows and is always down for an enthusiastic chat!

Ananya is a junior majoring in Radio/Television/Film (RTVF) and Political Science. She serves as the Industry Co-Chair and "Cupid" at Studio 22, and is the executive producer of the reality TV show club Unscripted Love. She has also produced the Applause for a Cause feature-length film NECRO 101, as well as other projects such as the Senior Directing films Perfect Woman and A Chance Meeting With My Divine, the advanced sitcom The Joy Scout, and the Pritzker Pucker film Mi hija.
This year, she is excited to produce the Senior Directing films Vitruvian and Sisters, as well as the MAG films Don’t Touch and Asking For It.

Owen is a Junior studying RTVF and Statistics. He is so excited to be the Co-Finance Chair of Studio 22 (with the amazing Alyssa Rubin). Outside of Studio 22, Owen additionally is directing a Seussical the Musical for the Purple Crayon Players, and is the business manager for the Jewish Theatre Ensemble.

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Ashley is a junior studying RTVF, Data Science, and Integrated Marketing. She's very excited to be doing marketing and PR with Goldie and can't wait for Studio22 to be a name everyone recognizes on campus. When she's not busy making countless Canva graphics, she's probably somewhere in Norris, either working at Artica or enjoying an acaí bowl.

Lily is the Co-Script Chair of Studio22 and this year she is filming her senior directing short film CHAMELEON. Last year Lily studied abroad at Prague Film School and her sophomore year she co-produced the feature film MIXED SIGNALS with the Northwestern group Applause for a Cause. Lily has worked on 15 short films at Northwestern, taking on multiple roles including production designer, art crew member, grip and associate producer. She loves to paint, travel and spend time with her friends and family.

Matthew's an RTVF major and BIP minor from Houston, Texas. After serving on the board for a year as a CommE/PR chair, he's thrilled to work with Jackson and the rest of Studio 22 to make even more fantastic films and spectacular events. Matthew's also proud to have produced the feature length film MIXED SIGNALS with Applause for a Cause '22-'23, and can't wait to see what's in store for NECRO 101. He's passionate about self-improvement, reading, absolutely any HBO original series, and Texas BBQ.

Caleb is a Junior majoring in RTVF, with a minor in entrepreneurship, and is pursuing the Integrated Marketing Certificate. He’s excited to be the new Industry Co-Chair as well as A&O’s Co-Director of Production.

Aaron is a senior studying RTVF and a Film Manager for Studio 22. At Northwestern, Aaron has directed his feature debut Mixed Signals through Applause for a Cause, has produced 2 Media Arts Grants short films, and directed his senior thesis film in the Directing for the Screen Module. Outside of filmmaking, Aaron competes on the NU Club Squash team, and spends his free time biking and solving sudokus.

Mia is a third year RTVF student who is also pursuing the Integrated Marketing Communications certificate. She loves cinematography and has been the DP on multiple Northwestern films as well as directed her own films at Prague Film School. She joined Studio 22 as Community Engagement chair the spring of her freshman year and she has been here ever since! Her and Brooke Scott co-parent the Studio 22 newsletter and it is her proudest accomplishment from her time at Northwestern.

Goldie is a Senior majoring in RTVF and English Literature with a minor in Entrepreneurship. She is so excited to work alongside Ashley as a PR chair, from promoting student films on campus and social media to interviewing student filmmakers. Outside of Studio 22, Goldie creates content for the Northwestern Admissions TikTok, dances on the Fusion and Refresh Hip Hop teams, and will be co-hosting the 2025 Northwestern University Dance Marathon.

Declan is a senior majoring in RTVF with a minor in Psychology. As Tech Manager, he advises filmmakers on the equipment and post production elements of their projects, along with leading workshops for film students. Most of his time is spent making and watching movies, but he also loves rock climbing and cheering for his Kansas City sports teams.

Alyssa is a sophomore majoring in RTVF and Political Science. She is so excited to be taking on the role of finance chair and working with Owen Polley! This year, Alyssa is also producing the senior directing film Vitruvian as well as being the managing editor for Scene+Heard magazine. Alyssa loves all things film & TV and can’t wait to continue writing and producing!

Lynne is a senior, majoring in RTVF and Political Science. She is a self-proclaimed set junkie, but probably just has a hard time saying no to people. Drawing from her affinity for dark comedy, Lynne has written and directed a Media Arts Grant film, Holy Shit. Outside of stealing snacks from crafty on weekends, she loves writing 10-minute plays, trying new restaurants in Chicago, and working overtime at the Cage.

Brooke is a junior RTVF major and French and Sociology minor from Miami, Florida. She loves screenwriting and directing, but also loves just hanging out on sets with the best film students in the Midwest (alternatively: the world). After working on Studio 22 as a film manager last year, she's extremely excited to be back again this year in a new position. The Studio 22 weekly newsletter is her child, and with Mia's collaboration, they will succeed in making it bigger than the New York Times.

James is a third-year RTVF major from Northbrook, IL. Alongside working on script development for Studio 22, they are also the co-playwriting chair of Vertigo Productions, and a student fellow in One Book One Northwestern, as well as being an award-winning screenwriter and playwright. Off-campus, they are an online film critic and a member of the Chicago Indie Critics and GALECA, with reviews written for films premiering at the Sundance, New York, and Tribeca Film Festivals.