Hollywood internships

Fancy gaining insider knowledge on how the screen industry works? 

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity lets you complete a paid summer internship at one of the leading Hollywood studios or talent agencies!

You could spend ten weeks involved in things such as reading incoming film and television scripts, collecting audience data, filming interviews, and working front of house at special screenings and industry events.

These prestigious and highly competitive internships are supported through the generous Peter Rice Award. Peter is former Chair Disney General Entertainment Content and a Nottingham graduate.

How does it work?

You will spend between 8-10 weeks living and working in LA (with one role based in London) to fully understand what these careers are like, develop key skills and experience for future job applications, and to network with key people in the sector.

We offer financial support to contribute towards the costs of flights and visas.

Where might I work?

Organisations who have taken part in the programme in past years include:

• The Walt Disney Studios
• Warner Bros Studios
• Sony Pictures Entertainment
• A24 Studios (in London)
• Creative Artists Agency 
• United Talent Agency

Please nore that organisations are subject to change.

Who can apply?

You must be studying a degree in the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies (CMVS), the Department of American and Canadian Studies (ACS) or Liberal Arts.

Applications are welcome from students of all backgrounds and identities. The programme is open to students in their second or final year of undergraduate study, or in their postgraduate master’s year of study. Other terms and conditions may apply.