15 Summer Film Internships for College Students
- Stephen Turban
- 8 hours ago
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If you’re in college, internships offer a structured way to apply what you learn in class within professional environments. Through supervised projects and team-based responsibilities, you begin to understand workplace expectations, timelines, and cross-departmental collaboration. Over time, this experience strengthens your communication, research, organization, and problem-solving skills while helping you build relationships with professionals who can support your career growth.
What are the benefits of a film internship?
If you’re interested in filmmaking or media production, film internships can help you understand how the industry functions behind the scenes. Whether at studios, agencies, festivals, or media companies, you may assist with script coverage, production coordination, marketing research, editing support, or project development to support ongoing creative work. These experiences allow you to build industry knowledge, expand your professional network, and clarify which areas of film and television align with your long-term goals.
To help you with your search, we have listed 15 summer film internships for college students.
If you’re looking for online internships, check out our blog here.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Varies by program. Financial assistance available
Dates: June to August. Eight week sessions with varying dates
Application Deadline: May deadlines for summer cohorts
Eligibility: High school students, gap year students, and undergraduates who can work 10 to 20 hours per week for 8 to 12 weeks
The Ladder University Internship Program places you in an eight-week remote internship with an early-stage startup or nonprofit working on a real business or research need. You select a project area aligned with your academic interests, which may include film and entertainment, marketing, production, or other media-adjacent roles, depending on availability. You will typically commit 10–15 hours per week while working closely with a startup manager and a dedicated Ladder Coach. Throughout the internship, you will receive structured feedback and professional guidance during regular check-ins. At the end of the program, you will present your completed work to company leadership.
Location: WME, Beverly Hills, CA
Stipend: $18.50 per hour
Dates: June 8 to August 14
Application Deadline: February 1
Eligibility: Rising undergraduate seniors and students within six months of graduation
The Motion Picture internship at WME places you inside a major talent and literary agency, where feature films are developed and supported from a representation and business standpoint. You will gain exposure to how scripts are evaluated, projects are packaged, and clients are positioned within the broader film marketplace. You will assist with research, script coverage, submission tracking, and administrative support for motion picture teams. The summer film internship for college students is fully in-person and follows a standard full-time schedule during regular business hours. In addition to daily office work, you will participate in career development programming and internal networking sessions with industry professionals.
Location: Atlanta Film Society, Atlanta, GA
Stipend: None. Free membership and college credit available
Dates: Vary by opportunity. Summer positions available
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Students aged 18 and older
Atlanta Film Society offers a range of internships that allow you to explore the operations and administration of a nonprofit media arts organization and a major film festival. You will contribute to areas such as programming, outreach, marketing, or festival coordination rather than film production itself. Most of the work focused on administrative support, membership services, and event logistics for Atlanta Film Society’s year-round programming. A minimum commitment of about 10 hours per week during standard office hours is required, with additional commitment on select evening or off-site events. Responsibilities vary by department but remain closely tied to nonprofit and festival operations.
Location: Sites in Austin, TX
Stipend: Unpaid
Dates: Summer, spring, and fall cohorts
Application Deadline: Varies by internship
Eligibility: Student interns must attend an accredited university. Volunteer interns open to all, with qualifications varying by internship
Austin Film Festival internships place you within one of several departments that support the festival’s year-round operations and annual events. You may work in areas including film and script competitions, marketing, production support, archives, or the Young Filmmakers Program. Each role follows a regular weekly schedule and focuses on practical skills related to coordination, communication, and organization. You will support staff with planning, data management, content review, or event preparation, depending on department needs. These summer film internships for college students offer exposure to the behind-the-scenes of film festivals, event planning, and media production.
Location: Netflix offices in Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY
Stipend: Typically $20 to $40 per hour
Dates: 12 weeks in the summer
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Undergraduate and master’s students aged 18 and older pursuing a relevant degree. Coursework and prior internship experience requirements vary by role
Netflix offers a range of summer internships for college students interested in filmmaking and production, placing you in departments such as sound, content security, and social media. Depending on your placement, you will work on developing technologies for Netflix, analyzing audience behavior, tracking trends, or helping identify timely cultural conversations relevant to Netflix content. Some roles may involve content ideation, performance evaluation, and maintaining posting calendars under your manager’s supervision. You may also assist with community engagement by monitoring user-generated content and reporting on meme and fan culture. Additionally, you may support social production efforts by conducting research and coordinating during audiovisual shoots.
Location: NBCUniversal, San Francisco, CA
Stipend: $19.18 per hour
Dates: June 1 to August 7
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Students enrolled in a degree program at an accredited institution with sophomore standing or higher and work authorization in the U.S. Junior standing or higher and GPA of 3.0 or above preferred
The Production Assistant Internship with NBC Sports Bay Area allows you to support daily broadcast and digital programming operations. While not strictly a film-focused internship, this opportunity offers a chance to explore media production. You will assist with screening and logging footage, researching graphics, and preparing materials for editing teams while working alongside associate producers in edit rooms and contributing to pregame and postgame programming. Additional tasks may include managing scripts, sourcing footage, and supporting production logistics. Assignments can vary depending on programming needs and schedules.
Location: Various Walt Disney and affiliated sites in the U.S.
Stipend: Varies by role
Dates: May/June to August/September
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Students age 18 or older enrolled in accredited colleges or universities and pursuing a degree, or participants in the Disney College Program or a Disney Internship. Coursework or prior internship experience requirements may apply.
As a Walt Disney intern, you will explore one of the various film, research, and production units within the company. Depending on your role, you may help with research to ensure the accuracy and integrity of non-fiction television and video content, assist film production units, contribute to studio marketing efforts, or support the business/IT/accounting divisions. You may get to assist with fact-checking documentaries at multiple stages of development and post-production. Summer film internships for college students may involve conducting research and writing evaluations of potential new projects under consideration. You will review and edit supporting materials, including promotional facts, digital copy, and quiz content, with guidance from senior researchers. You may also conduct background research on emerging editorial standards and research tools, including developments related to generative AI.
Location: Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission, West Palm Beach, FL
Stipend: None
Dates: 12 weeks, 20 hours per week, flexible scheduling, dates vary
Application Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility: High school graduates who live in Palm Beach County or full-time students at local universities
As an intern at the Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission, you will learn about film commission operations, government permissions and insurance regulations, and available resources for film professionals in Palm Beach County. Your responsibilities will include working on special research projects, assisting with daily film commission activities, and learning proper office etiquette in a professional environment. Upon completion, you will receive a final evaluation from the FTC staff. College course credits may be available for this internship.
Location: Northern California Public Media, Rohnert Park, CA
Stipend: Paid
Dates: Vary, spring, summer, and fall internships available
Application Deadline: Rolling recruitment
Eligibility: Students enrolled in high school or accredited colleges and universities, plus recent graduates
NorCal Public Media Internships are designed to help students explore careers in media and journalism. As a video production intern, you will conduct research to collect background information for documentaries and short-form videos for TV and websites. You will also assist in writing interview questions, engaging in brainstorming sessions, setting up interviews, scheduling videotaping sessions, and scouting locations. Additionally, you will use Adobe Premiere to organize editing projects, add metadata to files, transcribe interviews, and categorize interview content. The role also involves transcoding files and observing the digital workflow in the master control facility to prepare TV content for on-air broadcast. In the process, you will learn about creating media projects designed for digital platforms, radio, and TV channels.
Location: CBS News and Stations, New York, NY
Stipend: $21/hour
Dates: 10 weeks starting in June
Application Deadline: January 31
Eligibility: College students entering senior year in fall, plus master’s students
The Creative Services internship at CBS New York places you within the department responsible for on-air promotion and marketing content. You will assist with creating promotional materials for news programming, sales partnerships, and community outreach initiatives. Responsibilities may include video editing, supporting studio and field shoots, and preparing content for social platforms. You will work alongside writers, producers, editors, and graphic designers on daily deliverables. The internship also introduces you to how promotion intersects with news and advertising teams. In addition to departmental work, the broader program includes professional development sessions and mentorship.
Location: WME, Beverly Hills, CA
Stipend: $18.50/hour
Dates: June 8 – August 14
Application Deadline: February 1
Eligibility: Rising college seniors and students within six months of graduation
The Scripted TV internship at WME offers exposure to television development within a major entertainment agency. You will work in an in-office environment and observe how scripted projects are evaluated, packaged, and represented. Day-to-day tasks may include script coverage, research, and administrative support for agents and assistants. You will also participate in professional development programs, including speaker sessions and career workshops. The summer film internship for college students runs full-time, typically 40 hours per week. While the role does not involve writing scripts, it provides insight into talent and media agency operations.
Location: LA Times Studios, El Segundo, CA
Stipend: $18/hour
Dates: Summer internship; dates not specified
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Current students pursuing degrees in Film, Media Production, Communications, or related fields, and recent graduates
As a Production Intern at LA Times Studios, you will support digital and streaming content across multiple platforms. You will assist with video recording, editing, and live production logistics under the guidance of the production team. Responsibilities include uploading content for syndication and supporting live broadcasts by setting up and monitoring equipment. The role also involves content research, light editing, and coordination with social media teams. You will track performance metrics and help compile reports for strategy evaluation. Strong organization and familiarity with editing software are important for managing multiple tasks.
Location: WME, Beverly Hills, CA
Stipend: $18.50/hour
Dates: June 8 – August 14
Application Deadline: February 15
Eligibility: Rising college seniors and students within six months of graduation
This summer film internship for college students at WME focuses on unscripted formats, including reality, documentary, and competition programming. You will gain exposure to how non-scripted projects are developed, pitched, and represented within an agency setting. You will assist with research, content tracking, and administrative support for teams handling non-scripted talent and projects. The position is in-person and follows a full-time weekday schedule. Professional development programming is integrated alongside daily responsibilities. This can be an opportunity for observational learning if you are interested in talent and media agency work.
Location: Sunset Gower Studios, West Hollywood, CA
Stipend: $23/hour
Dates: 10 weeks starting June 15
Application Deadline: January 30
Eligibility: Students who have recently completed within the last two years or are currently enrolled in applicable college-level or trade school programs
The NextGen Studio Operations internship at Sunset Studios places you on-site at a working production facility in Hollywood. You will support daily studio operations and contribute to longer-term projects focused on workflows and resource management. Tasks may include researching sound engineers, documenting the studio's archival history, and assisting with booking. You will also help streamline rental procedures and support on-site clients during studio use. Collaboration with legal, operations, and marketing teams is built into the role. The internship concludes with a formal presentation summarizing your work and learning outcomes.
Location: Gray Media, Atlanta, GA
Stipend: Paid
Dates: June 1 – July 24
Application Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: Students who are high school graduates who have completed or are enrolled in at least one film-related course or degree program
The Assembly Atlanta Summer Film Internship provides hands-on exposure to studio operations within a small cohort. As an intern, you will shadow staff members while participating in script reading, analysis, and internal discussions. You will also collaborate on developing a short film produced during the program. The internship can offer insights into film production and film festival submission. The role requires approximately 15 hours per week and limits participation to five candidates.
One other option—Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you’re interested in pursuing independent research, consider applying to one of the Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, selective online high school programs for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4,000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here, check out students’ reviews of the program here and here.
Also check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students. Last year, we had 150 students on full need-based financial aid!
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a graduate of Harvard College, where he earned an A.B. in Statistics. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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