Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios Visual Effects Intern, Summer 2026
About the Role & Program
Our innovative culture sets the standard, through the production and distribution of world class entertainment around the globe. If you want to be a part of telling compelling, enduring stories through movies, music or stage plays, then we want to hear from you! This position is for the Visual Effects (VFX) department for both the Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios group. We set up, budget, schedule and handle the aspects of all the Live Action features.
The VFX Summer intern will help update and modify our various visual effects databases, help as we continue to streamline our digital wrap procedure, and visit project post production offices. The database project(s) include updating current data, as well as adding new fields and functionality.
This internship is a full-time commitment in the Burbank, CA area from June 2026 – August 2026
What You Will Do
- Maintaining database of facilities, VFX Supervisors, VFX Producers with availability, rates, vendor projects, and types of shows for which each may be appropriately applied
- Creating and updating Show Files
- Covering desks when necessary (answering phones, rolling calls, scheduling, etc.)
- Completing general office tasks (printing, copying, phones, filing, etc.)
Studio Post Production Intern, Summer 2026
About the Role
The Walt Disney Studios Post production is a team within the Disney Live Action (DLA) group. We set up, budget, schedule and lead the Post Production aspects of the Live Action features. The DLA Post Production team is responsible for Live Action Theatrical and Streaming titles such as Lilo & Stitch and Tron: Ares, as well as animated projects such as Ice Age and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. This team collaborates with teams across all departments within their respective banners, from the very conception to delivery of a project.
The Post Production Internship is a fantastic opportunity to get exposure to all aspects of the Post Production process from a Studio perspective. Interns will be responsible for upkeep of our essential databases, rolling calls when necessary, and getting hands on experiences with our productions.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will help update and modify our various post databases, assist as we continue to streamline our digital wrap procedure, and be able to visit project Post Production offices and hopefully get hands on experience on the movie project(s). The database project(s) include updating current data, as well as adding new fields and functionality. You may have the opportunity to help with tracking and archiving movie assets (ie, concept artwork, renders…), as well as consolidating reports and other wrap files.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Creating and updating Show Files
- Updating Post Databases (Editors, Post Supervisors, VFX Editors etc.)
- Covering desks when necessary (answering phones, rolling calls, scheduling, etc.)
- Completing general office tasks (printing, copying, phones, filing, etc.)
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Have a focused interest in Post Production
- Hard-working, self-motivated and detail oriented
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of stakeholder engagement
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Positive team-player
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with a non-linear editing platform (Avid/Final Cut/Adobe Premier)
- Prior internships and/or classes in Post Production and related subjects
Studio Physical Production Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
About the Role & Program:
We have an opening in our Live Action Production team in Physical Production for 20th Century Studios. This person will interact with several departments (Finance, Legal, Creative, Post Production, VFX, Marketing, Franchise, Emerging Technology, Animal Sciences, etc.) in order to gain a broad understanding of Feature Film Production from the Studio perspective.
What You Will Do:
- Assist Production Executives, Managers and Coordinators on roughly twenty films in various stages of Development, Prep, Production, and Post Production
- Cover Executive desks and assist with scheduling and other admin responsibilities as needed
- Read all available scripts
- Attend and help set up internal studio meetings and meetings with our productions
- Distribute and track Below the Line contracts
- Work on various Research and Development projects including creating set lists, tracking crew availability per project, script comparisons, pulling images, inputting schedules into Movie Magic, obtaining location packages from films commissions, etc.
- Maintain digital files and assets on department server and online database
- General office support (e.g., answer phones, re-stocking supplies, print/copy, basic tech support)
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects
- Experience with researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to take initiative while providing support
- Understanding of office procedures, attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple projects
- General understanding of film production and industry concepts and players, with an eagerness to learn
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Prior internship experience in production field
- Experience using Movie Magic Scheduling
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information:
- The approximate dates of this internship are from June 2026 through December 2026.
- Fully available from Monday – Friday, 9am – 6 pm PST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in California is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.