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*Film students have worked at over 700 internship sites, worldwide. Here are some that we recommend. This database is being updated regularly and not every company will have an opportunity at this time. Look at the 2nd tab JOBS! for most updated apply-now postings.
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Green = highly recommended opportunities where Film majors have worked recently.
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CompanyLocationTheme / TopicAreas of SpecialtyWebsite (updated but imperfect as websites change often)Notes + Contact
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522 ProductionsAlexandria, VAcommunication, advertising, marketingProduction, Post-Productionhttps://www.522productions.com/our-careers/
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A LaTrice ProductionsWashington DCfeature and short fiction filmshttps://www.alatriceproduction.com/local production company. FAVS student interned here a few years ago. Inquire directly to see if they have new opportunities.
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Accent MediaVienna, VAhttp://www.accentmediainc.comolder internship site, inquire for opportunities and ask about current projects.
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AFI DocsSilver Spring, MDfilm festivalhttps://docs.afi.cominquire for opportunities
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American Chemical SocietyWashington, DCcommunication, advertising, marketingProduction, Post-Productionhttps://jobs.acs.org/job/Washington-Video-Production-Intern-for-the-ACS-Bridge-Project-DC-20036/1111805500/
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American Shakespeare CenterStaunton, VAtheaterProductionhttps://americanshakespearecenter.com/
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Americans For the ArtsvariousvariousProduction, Post-Production, Editing, Producinghttps://jobbank.artsusa.orgmany opportunities available around the country. Search their databank. Many paid opportunities.
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Apex Systems Inc.Falls Church, VAdigital tech solutions, client focusedProduction, Post-productionhttp://www.apexsystems.com
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Arlington Independent MediaArlington, VAstudio television productionProduction, Post-productionhttps://www.arlingtonmedia.org/inquire for opportunities
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Betsy Royall CastingBaltimore, MDcasting, actingProducing, Castinghttp://www.betsycasting.com
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BlackstarRemotefilm festivalhttps://www.blackstarfest.org/about/#opportunities
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BrightlineAlexandria, VAgaming, VFXPost-Productionhttp://brightlineinteractive.cominquire for opportunities, CEO Erik Muendel served on the FAVS Advisory board for many years
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Brunch and Slay CreativeHouston, TXcommunication, influencer, social mediaMedia, Events Management, Productionhttp://brunchandslay.com
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C-SPANWashington DCGovernmental, JournalisticProduction, Post-Production, Producing, Cinematographyhttps://cspan.applicantpool.com/jobs/On-site production work is most common
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Caryln Davis Casting AgencyFalls Church, VACasting assistant, Administrative, CommunicationProducing, Castinghttp://www.carlyndavis.com/
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CDR CommunicationsBurke, VAcommercial videographyProductionhttp://cdrcommunications.com
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Child and Family Network CentersAlexandria, VAnon profit, children, supportMarketinghttp://cfnc-online.orginquire directly for opportunities
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CINEWashington DCProduction, Post-productionhttps://cine.org/
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City of AlexandriaAlexandria, VAMedia, Production, Writinghttps://www.alexandriava.gov/inquire for opportunities
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City of FairfaxFairfax, VAvideography for local eventsProduction, Post-Productionhttps://www.fairfaxva.govreach out to Communications and Marketing Director Matthew Kaiser at Matthew.Kaiser@fairfaxva.gov
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Comcast NetworkWashington DChttps://jobs.comcast.comsearch "intern" under jobs webpage
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Commanders (NFL Team) ++ see note -->Washington DCFootball, Sports, VideographyProduction, Post-productionhttps://www.commanders.com/
This is a competitive two semester long internship (Summer + Fall) with demanding hours. You are responsible for recording practices and training. Reach out to Professor Chesler if interested.
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Community Youth AdvanceHyattsville, MDeducation, youthProduction, Post-productionhttp://communityyouthadvance.org/
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Compassion Over KillingMcLean, VAending animal cruelty, social justiceCommunication, Marketing, Social Media, Post-Productionhttps://animaloutlook.org/get-involved/positions currently available
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Cortina ProductionsMcLean, VAvarious, commercial, government, museum productionsProduction, Post-Productionhttp://www.cortinaproductions.cominquire for internships, outstanding local production / post studio
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Creative DifferencesWashington DChttp://www.creativedifferencellc.com
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Creative Liquid ProductionsAlexandria, VAProduction, Post-productionhttps://www.creativeliquid.cominquire directly for internship opportunities
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Dar Al-Hijrah Youth CenterFalls Church, VAhttp://www.daralhijrah.net/ns/
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DC CameraFairfax, VAequipment rentalsCinematographyhttp://www.dc-camera.com/on-site, hands on with equipment, ideal for a CINE concentration, inquire for opportunities directly
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DC Jewish Community CenterWashington, DCfilm festival and music festivalEvents, Marketing, Producinghttps://www.jxjdc.orginquire for current opportunities
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DC Shorts Film FestivalWashington, DCfilm festival, regional film allianceEvents, Marketing, Producinghttp://dcshorts.cominquire for current opportunities
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Democratic National Committee (DNC)Washington, DCpoliticsProduction, Post-productionhttp://dnc.orghttps://democrats.org/take-action/work-with-us/
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DigimediaWashington, DChttp://www.digimedia.com
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Discovery CommunicationsSilver Spring, MDProduction, Post-productionhttps://careers.wbd.com/global/ensearch for Intern and Internship on their careers webpage
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Docs in ProgressSilver Spring, MDnon-profit, documentaryProduction, Post-productionhttps://www.docsinprogress.org/internshipsinquiry area on website
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Dystopia Media StudiosLos Angeles, CAhttp://dystopianstudios.cominquire for opportunities - small studio
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EMH Consulting GroupWoodstock, ILProductionhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/emh-consulting-group-inc-
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Emmy / Television Academy InternshipLos Angeles, CAvarious, changes with your skillset and matched companyProduction, Post-Production, Screenwriting, allhttps://www.emmys.com/foundation/internshipshighly competitive summer internship program
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Entravision CommunicationsWashington DCProductionhttp://www.entravision.com/tv/
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Environmental Film FestivalWashington DCFilm Festivalhttps://dceff.orgno standing program, inquire for internship opportunities
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EnvisionCOMWashington DChttp://www.envisionexperience.com/
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EthiopianTVAlexandria, VAyoutube contenthttp://www.ethiopian.tv
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Fadil Berisha StudioNew York Cityhttps://www.fadilberisha.com/
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Fairfax County Community Service BoardFairfax, VAcontent for community eventsPost-Production, Productionhttps://www.fairfaxva.gov
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Fairfax County Public SchoolsFalls Church, VAcommunicationMedia, Writing, Production, Post-Productionhttps://www.fcps.edu/index.php/department/office-communication-and-community-relations
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Fairfax Public AccessFairfax, VAstudio television production and posthttps://www.fcac.org
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Federal Bureau of InvestigationQuantico, VAhttps://www.fbijobs.gov
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Ferrygodmother ProductionsNew York but remoteonline community, gamesWriting, Recordinghttps://ferrygodmother.comcontact for opportunities
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Fire and Rescue Department: Intern with the Public Information OfficeFairfax, VAProduction, Post-Productionhttps://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-ems/
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Fog Edge MediaSilver Springvideography, marketingProduction, Post-Productionhttps://www.fogedgemedia.com
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Fox 5Washington DCtelevision, broadcast, videographyProduction, Post-Production, Cinematographyhttp://www.fox5dc.com
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FYN CreativeArlingtonmarketing agencyProduction, Post-productionhttp://www.fyncreative.com/
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Gearshift TV StudiosFairfaxproduction studio, lighting, gripProductionhttp://www.gearshift.tvJim Folliard who runs Gearshift has taken interns before, interested in advertising and corporate video production and post. Reach out for current opportunities.
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Georgetown University Law CenterWashington DChttps://www.law.georgetown.edu/
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GMU-TVFairfax, VAstudio TV, editing, and location based workProduction, Post-productionhttp://gmutv.gmu.edu/on-campus, outstanding learning opportunity, contact Stacey Rathburn directly , Stacey Rathbun
Senior Producer/Director &
Post Production Tech Coordinator, GMU-TV
srathbun@gmu.edu
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Golden Standard Services, Inc.Manassas, VAhome care, roof maintenanceProductionhttp://www.goldenstandardservices.net/
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Grace Christian AcademyFalls Church, VAeducation, faith basedProduction, Post-productionhttp://www.gracechristianacademy.org/
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Material+ marketingMarketing, Brandinghttps://www.materialplus.io
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GreiBo MediaBaltimore, MDmarketing, brand videosProduction, Post-productionhttp://www.greibo.com
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Guest Services, INCFairfax, VAhotels and hospitalityMedia, Productionhttp://www.guestservices.com/
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HackStone Film GroupBaltimore, MDadvertising and brandingProduction, Post-productionhttp://hackstone.com
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Herndon Community TVHerndon, VAcommunity televisionProduction, Post-Productionhttp://hctv.org
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House of Representatives (Creative Services)Washington DCgovernment, politicsProduction, Post-Production, Graphics, Cinematographyhttps://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=house&lang=en-USAllow time for security clearance check. On-site, fast paced, demanding. Additional jobs available here: https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=house&lang=en-US
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House of Representatives (House Creative Services)Washington DCgovernment, politicsProductionhttps://www.house.gov/employment
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Human Biosciences Inc.Gaithersburg, MDpharmaceuticalOtherhttp://humanbiosciences.com
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Human Rights CampaignWashington DCSocial Justice, LGBTQ+Production, Archives, Post-Productionhttps://www.hrc.org/HRC posts summer internships on February 1
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iD Tech CampsCampbell, CAeducation, technologyhttps://www.idtech.com
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IkramChicago, ILfashion brandhttps://www.ikram.com/
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Indigo RepublicAlexandria, Virginiamultimedia marketing and management firmProductions, Project Management, Content Creation, and Marketinghttps://www.theindigorepublic.com/Email ryan@theindigorepublic.com
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Jane Goodall InstituteUSAconservationProduction, Post-Productionhttps://janegoodall.org/about/jobs/inquire for internships
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Jersey Surf Drum CorpsMount Holly, NJband, promotional contenthttp://jerseysurf.org/
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Jet Aviationnorthern Virginiaairplanes, private jetsMarketing, Writing, Graphics and Designhttps://www.jetaviation.cominquire for internships
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Kashmir World FoundationGreat Falls, VAenvironmental justice organization http://www.kashmirworldfoundation.org
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Keep Prince William BeautifulWoodbridge, VAregional environmental orgMedia, Productionhttps://kpwb.org/
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Learning LifeWashington DCEducationhttp://learninglife.info
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Lise Metzger PhotographyFalls Church, VAportrait photographyPhotographyhttp://lisemetzger.com
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Live Nation EntertainmentSilver Spring, MDevents productionProduction, Post-productionhttps://www.livenationentertainment.com/careers/
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Long Story Short MediaWashington DCdocumentary and client videosProduction, post-productionhttp://lssmedia.com
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Loudoun County Public SchoolsAshburn, VAhttp://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
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M to M ConsultingFalls Church, VAdigital marketingMedia, Writinghttp://mtomconsulting.com
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Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkNew York Cityhttp://www.mnn.org
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Many Hands ProductionsLondon, UKmedia production, varioushttp://www.manyhandsproductions.com
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Maslow MediaWashington DCstaffiing companyhttp://www.maslowmedia.com
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Maverick ProductionsBaltimore, MDdigital marketinghttp://therealmav.com
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McBorrough, LLC.Fairfax, VAwebsite design, marketingVideo, Photographyhttp://mcborrough.com
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Mclean Bible ChurchVienna, VAfilming servicesProductionhttps://www.mcleanbible.org/
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Media History Digital LibraryMadison, WIarchivehttp://mediahistoryproject.org/
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Mindframe EducationAshburn, VAsummer camps STEMEducationhttp://mindframeeducation.com/
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Monument Wealth ManagementAlexandria, VAwealth management firmMarketing post-production, socialhttp://monumentwealthmanagement.com
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Mount Ararat Baptist ChurchStafford, VAfilming servicesProductionhttp://mtararat.org
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Nassau County Film CommissionLong Island, NYadministrative support, county film office https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/394/Film-Commission
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Nat Geo / DisneyWashington DCsearch for "Disney Professional Internship with National Geographic" in Washington, DCWriting, Post-Production, Communication, Graphicshttps://jobs.disneycareers.com/search-jobssearch online for Disney Professional Internship with National Geographic in Washington, DC
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National Geographic Society (non-profit arm)Washington, DChttps://www.nationalgeographic.org/careers/internships/internships may be on hold in 2023. No postings at this time.
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National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) DigitalWashington DCProduction, Post-productionhttps://www.nahb.orginquire directly for opportunities
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National Coalition for the HomelessWashington DCvariousOutreach, Events, Producinghttp://nationalhomeless.org/https://nationalhomeless.org/?s=intern
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National Park ServiceWashington DCPost-productionhttps://www.nps.gov/index.htminternships at national parks
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National Wildlife FederationSilver Spring, MDhttp://www.nwf.orgsearch for internships at sites nationwide