Film & Photography Internships in Cape Town
Program Overview
Cape Town isn’t just a beautiful place to intern, it’s also one of the busiest film hubs in the Southern Hemisphere, and the preferred shooting location for the majority of productions across South Africa. As a film or photography intern, you’re stepping directly into that environment, working alongside crews that handle everything from commercial ads and fashion stills to full‑scale film and TV p...
Cape Town isn’t just a beautiful place to intern, it’s also one of the busiest film hubs in the Southern Hemisphere, and the preferred shooting location for the majority of productions across South Africa. As a film or photography intern, you’re stepping directly into that environment, working alongside crews that handle everything from commercial ads and fashion stills to full‑scale film and TV productions.
You’ll gain genuine on‑set experience, learning firsthand how a production comes together, from the camera crew to the caterers, and everyone in between. That first stage is about observing the pace, etiquette, and rhythm of a set, and once you’ve found your footing, you’ll have the chance to move into the specific areas that interest you most, whether that’s camera operation, post‑pr...
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- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Media
- Photography
Updated Aug 18, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Media
- Photography
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18-35
Duration
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Starts At
- 4-12 weeks: $3,175
Refund Policy
Other
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- A relevant academic background in film or photography is required, but hands-on production experience isn't, it's encouraged where you have it, but plenty of interns come in having only studied the craft so far.
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