Do I need a visa to do a remote TV & film internship?

No. Since remote internships are completed from your own location, no visa or relocation is required.

How long are remote TV & film internships?

Programs typically run from 4 to 24 weeks, with start dates available year-round.

What qualifications do I need for a remote TV & film internship?

You don't necessarily need a film or media degree or previous industry experience to apply for a remote TV & film internship. The right qualifications will depend on the internship placement, but relevant studies in film, media, communications or a related subject can be useful. Transferable skills such as creativity, attention to detail, self-motivation and clear written communication can also help you succeed in a remote TV & film role. A reliable internet connection and a quiet space to work are also worth having in place before you start. Your placement is matched to your experience, interests and career goals.

How can I get a remote TV & film internship?

To get a remote TV & film internship, start by identifying which side of the industry interests you most, whether that's development, post-production, animation or documentary research, and consider how your education, skills and experience align with them. You can then apply for an internship program and discuss your career goals, interests and placement preferences during the application process. At The Intern Group, you'll complete an online application and interview before working with the team to secure a remote TV & film internship that matches your profile and goals.

Remote Film Internships

Contribute to real scripts, edits and production research for a host company anywhere in the world, all from your own desk.

Large parts of the screen industry already happen away from a physical set, development, editing, animation and post-production all rely on shared drives, review platforms and video calls rather than everyone being in the same room. A remote TV & film internship puts you inside that reality, working on real projects for a production company, studio or post-production house without needing to relocate.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, a remote TV & film internship can help you build genuine industry experience on your own schedule, wherever you happen to be.

Guaranteed Internship
Vetted remote roles in production, development and post-production companies around the world.

Complete Remote Support
Onboarding guidance, social & cultural events and 24/7 staff support included.

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Join 15,000+ alumni with dynamic workshops, networking events, and employer references.

Example remote TV & film host organizations

We've previously placed remote interns with organizations across a wide range of production, development, post-production and talent sectors worldwide. The organizations featured represent examples of the types of professional environments where participants have gained experience.

Why do a remote film internship?

Development work in particular has always happened largely on paper and on screen, reading scripts, writing coverage, and discussing notes over a call rather than requiring anyone to be in a specific building. A remote internship drops you straight into that existing workflow, contributing to real script and project evaluation without needing to set foot in a studio.

From boutique production companies running lean, distributed teams to larger post-production and animation studios managing projects across multiple countries, remote-friendly screen industry employers span a genuinely wide range of the business, giving you the flexibility to build real experience without the cost or logistics of relocating.

Remote roles are particularly common in areas such as development & script coverage, post-production support, animation and documentary research, giving you the chance to build industry skills that transfer across companies and borders.

Experience TV & film without geographic limits

Work from anywhere
Complete your internship from home, or wherever you happen to be, while contributing to real production work.

Diverse specializations
Explore the industry across development, post-production, animation and documentary research, without needing to relocate.

Global networking
Build connections with production, development and post-production professionals from around the world, all through your own screen.

Remote-native workflows
Learn the review platforms, shared drives and virtual collaboration tools that distributed production teams rely on every day.

Meeting interns during a remote film internship

Explore remote TV & film internships

Remote TV & film roles span production companies, development teams, post-production and animation studios, and documentary units that manage some or all of their work online. Your internship could give you the opportunity to contribute to real scripts, edits or research for a host company based anywhere in the world.

Development & Script Coverage

Reading and evaluating scripts is genuinely well suited to remote work, requiring little more than the material itself and a clear brief on what a company is looking for. 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 Support

Reviewing cuts, organizing assets and tracking notes can all be done through shared editing platforms and cloud storage, regardless of where the intern is based. You could support editing assistance, asset organization or project coordination.

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

Documentary & Factual Research

Documentary research often involves archive digging, fact-checking and background reading that can be carried out entirely online. You could support research, archive sourcing or fact-checking.

You could work on: Research support · Archive sourcing · Fact-checking · Documentation

Distribution & Sales Support

Market research and sales material preparation for distributing finished projects can be carried out through desk research and virtual meetings with 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

Marketing & Publicity Support

Trailers, press kits and social campaigns for productions increasingly get built by distributed teams working across time zones. You could support content creation, press kit preparation or campaign coordination.

You could work on: Content creation · Press kit preparation · Campaign coordination · Social media support

Production Research & Development Support

Early-stage research into locations, rights and feasibility for a new project can be carried out remotely before a production ever gets off the ground. You could support location research, rights research or feasibility documentation.

You could work on: Location research · Rights research · Feasibility documentation · Market analysis

Example remote TV & film internship roles

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.

Explore more example TV & Film roles >

Coworking during a remote film internship

What can you gain from a remote TV & film internship?

A remote TV & film internship offers more than a line on your CV/resume. It's a chance to build genuine, applicable industry skills while learning how to contribute meaningfully to a distributed production team.

Build genuine TV & film experience

Add real production industry experience to your CV/resume and show future employers that you've worked on real scripts, edits or research, regardless of where you were based.
Work on real production projects

Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve development, post-production, animation or documentary research, depending on your placement.
Grow your global industry network

Connect with production, development and post-production professionals from around the world, all without needing to relocate.
Develop remote production workflows

Learn how to use the review platforms, shared drives and virtual collaboration tools that distributed screen industry teams rely on every day.
Gain flexibility and independence

Build your experience around your own schedule and location, whether that means balancing studies, staying close to home or exploring a location of your choice.

What's included in the remote internship program?

Your program includes support designed to help you get the most from your remote internship, from placement and onboarding to career coaching and ongoing support throughout your experience.

Explore the full remote internship program >

Hear from our remote interns

"I think what I liked most about my internship was that I was welcomed in and treated like an equal immediately. My opinions were valued and taken seriously, despite my lack of experience outside of my studies. I was also given opportunities that I don't know how quickly I would have been able to access without the internship. Film is such an industry where you often have to start at the very bottom and slowly work your way up, so I don't know if I would have been able to do many of the things I got to do during my internship so soon after graduating if I'd gone straight into a paid job." - Svea Fritsch, remote film intern

"I would 100% recommend the Intern Group. It's an amazing opportunity to grow your career, make connections, meet new people, and grow personally as well as professionally. The staff are also super lovely — every time I talked to a staff member, they seemed super nice and understanding." - Abbey Billot, remote intern

Being mentored during a remote film internship

Is a remote TV & film internship right for you?

A remote TV & film internship could be a great fit if you want real, applied industry experience without the cost or logistics of relocating.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical industry skills while working with a host company anywhere in the world, on a schedule that fits your life. It's an opportunity to build your CV/resume, expand your professional network and discover where a career in TV and film could take you, all from wherever you call home.

What is it like to complete a remote TV & film internship?

A remote TV & film internship gives you the chance to build professional experience while staying flexible about where and how you work. You'll join development calls and review sessions over video, work through shared scripts, cuts or research documents, and take part in real production decisions, all while managing your own environment and schedule.

Many participants use the flexibility to balance studies, stay close to family or even travel while they intern. You'll still connect with fellow interns and mentors along the way, building relationships and industry experience that go well beyond your own screen.

FAQs

: No. Since remote internships are completed from your own location, no visa or relocation is required.
: Remote TV & film interns are placed with a mix of production companies, development teams, post-production and animation studios, and documentary units that manage some or all of their work online, depending on your interests and experience.

Discover example host organizations >
: Programs typically run from 4 to 24 weeks, with start dates available year-round.
: You don't necessarily need a film or media degree or previous industry experience to apply for a remote TV & film internship. The right qualifications will depend on the internship placement, but relevant studies in film, media, communications or a related subject can be useful.

Transferable skills such as creativity, attention to detail, self-motivation and clear written communication can also help you succeed in a remote TV & film role. A reliable internet connection and a quiet space to work are also worth having in place before you start. Your placement is matched to your experience, interests and career goals.
: To get a remote TV & film internship, start by identifying which side of the industry interests you most, whether that's development, post-production, animation or documentary research, and consider how your education, skills and experience align with them.

You can then apply for an internship program and discuss your career goals, interests and placement preferences during the application process. At The Intern Group, you'll complete an online application and interview before working with the team to secure a remote TV & film internship that matches your profile and goals.

Realize your potential with an international internship

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Apply online

Complete our simple application form and tell us about your passions, qualifications, and experiential requirements.
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Interview

If your interview is successful, confirm your enrollment with a tuition deposit.
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Secure your internship

Collaborate in the internship placement process & accelerate your career.