Internships are a central part of the VPA LA Semester. Internships provide students with real-world experiences and valuable insight into the entertainment industry. Interns learn entry-level skills, become exposed to professional environments, make connections, and develop tools that will aid them as young professionals.
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How will I get an internship?
The VPA LA Semester staff partners with students to ensure they secure an internship for the semester. All students are required to have a one-on-one Zoom meeting with the VPA LA director to discuss areas of interest and potential internship placement. Students will be required to submit their resume to the director before this meeting. All students should set up an appointment with Niki Swackhamer, career advisor in VPA’s Office of Academic and Career Advising, to go over resumes before submitting them to the director. Schedule an appointment with Niki.
Students should begin by researching internship opportunities online. Major media companies have formal internship programs with a variety of internships. These positions are very competitive, and it is in the best interest of the student to immediately apply for any openings that are of interest. These opportunities are posted as they become available, so it is important to check frequently. View opportunities at major studios. [link to that page]:
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The Entertainment Careers website is updated daily. Scroll past the “member only” buttons—you do not need to pay any internship site for access to internships. However, you can if you wish, sign up for a three-month membership for $25. The first month has been discounted to $4.95, and you can cancel at any time. Click on the magnifying glass icon on the home page. Narrow your search by selecting Internship and entering CA for the state. You can also enter a keyword. When applying, do not click on the Apply Online button. Instead, apply via the email address provided just above the apply online button. Please note that EntertainmentCareers.Net uses "disposable" email addresses and they change frequently. |
VPA LA staff will also post current internship opportunities and provide students with information regarding internships based on their expressed area of interest. Students will receive a job description, an overview of responsibilities and instructions on how to apply. This is not a guarantee of placement or acceptance. Students will be responsible for sending their résumés and cover letters, securing interviews, and securing the internship. (In addition to reviewing your resume, the VPA Office of Academic and Career Advising can assist you with interview preparation and cover letter reviews.)
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Opportunities at Major Studios
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Internship Websites
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Click on the magnifying glass icon on the home page. Narrow your search by selecting Internship and entering CA for the state. You can also enter a keyword. When applying, do not click on the Apply Online button. Instead, apply via the email address provided just above the apply online button. Please note that EntertainmentCareers.Net uses "disposable" email addresses and they change frequently.
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Writing Coverage
Many of you will be required to write coverage during your internship in Los Angeles as well as for some of your classes. Writing coverage, especially writing good log-lines, is considered an important skill to have in the entertainment industry. It’s only after reading the log‐line that an executive or an agent will decide whether or not to read further, thus helping to sell or bury the screenplay. It can also help you learn how to pitch your own ideas quickly.
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