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Film Internships in London

London builds the sets that become Gotham, the soundstages where entire galaxies get filmed, and the broadcast newsrooms that shape how millions of people understand the world each evening, often within a few miles of each other.

The city and its surrounding studios host productions for major Hollywood franchises, a broadcasting industry anchored by globally respected names, and one of the world's most in-demand post-production and visual effects sectors, the invisible work that turns raw footage into a finished film. For interns, that concentration offers genuine exposure to how screen content actually gets made, from a script's earliest development through to a finished, polished release.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, a TV & film internship program in London can help you build practical, industry-relevant experience within one of the world's most important production and broadcasting hubs.

Important eligibility information: If you solely hold a UK passport and have lived only in England & Wales for the past five years, you must join a program outside the UK.

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Visa assistance, London housing, social & cultural events and 24/7 staff support included. 

 

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Example TV & film host organizations in London

We've previously placed interns with organizations across London's production, broadcast, post-production and talent sectors. The organizations featured represent examples of the types of professional environments where participants have gained experience.

Why do a TV & film internship in London?

Major studios have poured billions into building and expanding soundstage capacity across London and its outskirts, drawn by skilled crews, favourable tax incentives and a workforce built up over decades of hosting international productions. Working near that world means seeing firsthand how a genuinely massive production actually gets coordinated, from scheduling hundreds of crew members to managing budgets that rival a mid-sized company's entire annual revenue.

London's broadcasting heritage runs just as deep, with institutions that have shaped how news, documentary and drama get made not just in the UK but across much of the world. Layer on a post-production and visual effects industry that quietly finishes many of the biggest films released globally, work happening in unmarked buildings that most Londoners walk past without a second thought, and the city offers a genuinely complete view of the screen industry, well beyond what happens in front of the camera.

The city is particularly strong in areas such as film production, broadcast television, post-production and visual effects, giving you exposure to nearly every stage of how screen content gets made.

Experience TV & film at a global production hub

Major studio presence
See how Hollywood productions use London's soundstages and crews to bring major franchises to life.

Deep specialization
Explore the industry across production, broadcast, post-production and talent representation.

International networking
Build connections with professionals working across one of the most internationally staffed production industries anywhere.

Behind-the-scenes craft
Learn how post-production and visual effects work, largely invisible to audiences, shapes the final look of major releases.

On the London Eye during a film internship in London

Explore TV & film internships in London

London's TV and film landscape spans major studio productions, broadcast networks, post-production and VFX houses, and talent and literary agencies. Your internship could give you the opportunity to see how organizations in the city bring screen projects from early development through to final release.

Production Coordination

Major productions filming in and around London require genuinely detailed coordination to keep hundreds of people, locations and schedules moving in sync. Your internship could involve supporting scheduling, logistics or on-set administrative work.

You could work on: Scheduling support · Logistics coordination · Call sheet preparation · On-set administrative support

Development

Before a project ever reaches production, development teams spend months, sometimes years, shaping scripts and pitches into something a studio or broadcaster will actually greenlight. You could support script coverage, research or pitch material preparation.

You could work on: Script coverage · Research support · Pitch material preparation · Rights research

Post-Production & VFX

London's post-production houses handle editing, sound and visual effects work for productions from around the world, much of it happening long after filming wraps. You could support editing assistance, asset organization or project coordination.

You could work on: Editing assistance · Asset organization · Project coordination · Quality control support

Distribution & Sales

Getting a finished film or series in front of audiences requires real commercial strategy, particularly for productions seeking international buyers. You could support market research, sales material preparation or licensing documentation.

You could work on: Market research · Sales material preparation · Licensing documentation support · Buyer research

Looking for TV & film internships beyond London? Explore our international TV & Film internships to discover opportunities across a range of destinations. 

Example TV & film internship roles in London

Depending on your skills and interests, you could take on a role such as:

  • Post-Production Editing Intern 
  • Documentary Research & Development Intern 
  • Videography & Production Intern 
  • Digital Editorial Innovation Intern 
  • Film & Television Production Intern 
  • Independent Film Development & Production Intern 
  • Studio Operations & Production Support Intern 
  • Video Content Editor 

Your exact role will depend on your host organization and placement.

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Making friends with fellow interns during a film internship in London

What can you gain from a TV & film internship in London?

A TV & film internship in London offers more than a line on your CV. It's a chance to see how screen content actually gets made at one of the world's most important production hubs, developing practical skills through work with genuinely high production values.

  • Build London TV & film experience

    Add international production experience to your CV and show future employers that you've worked within one of the world's most respected screen industries.

  • Work on real production projects

    Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve production coordination, development, post-production or broadcast, depending on your placement. 

  • Grow your international industry network

    Connect with professionals across London's production, broadcast and agency sectors while building relationships with fellow interns from around the world.
     

  • Understand large-scale production coordination

    See how major studio productions manage the sheer logistical complexity of filming at genuine international scale. 

  • Experience London's screen industry culture

    Gain insight into how studio production, broadcasting heritage and craft-focused post-production combine to shape the city's approach to screen content. 

Going to the theatre during a film internship in London

What's included in the London internship program?

Your program includes support designed to help you get the most from your international internship, from placement and accommodation to visa support, career coaching and 24/7 in-country support.

Explore the full London internship program >

Hear from our interns in London

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"Small Films is a production company based in Hackney. We mostly do educational video work, working with a lot of schools and universities, as well as creating short promotional videos for other companies. I essentially work as a camera assistant, production assistant and video editor. With film, I think any practical experience you can get is super helpful, and Small Films has really helped me expand on all the practical experience I already had." - Peadar Mc Nelis, TV & Film intern in London

"I'm from the biggest city in South Dakota, which is considered a small town in most places. So coming to a city of seven million people, where everyone drives on the wrong side of the road and has an accent, was very different for me! I got acclimated pretty quickly. It was definitely a big culture shock, but I've loved it here, and I'm actually planning on going to grad school here now. So I'm really glad I left the country to come here." - Pearl Wigg, London intern

At a Comedy club during a film internship in London

Is a London TV & film internship right for you?

A London TV & film internship could be a great fit if you want hands-on exposure to how screen content gets made at one of the world's most significant production centres.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical industry skills while experiencing how organizations in London manage production, development and post-production for audiences worldwide. It's an opportunity to build your CV, expand your professional network and discover where a career in TV and film could take you.

What is it like to live as a TV & film intern in London?

Living as a TV & film intern in London means the city itself starts to feel like a set, you'll likely recognize a street corner or building from a film you've seen long before you ever clock it in person. Industry screenings and premieres pop up more often than you'd expect, and a casual invite from a colleague can turn into a genuinely exciting night out watching something months before its official release.

Weekends offer their own kind of escape, a wander through Soho's old cinema haunts, a matinee at one of the city's independent theatres, or simply catching up with fellow interns over a meal while trading stories from your very different sets of the week.

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