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Film & Photography Internships in Cape Town

$3,175Program Costs
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5.0 / 5Overall Rating
6Reviews
2006Year established

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...

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Program Highlights

Gain exposure while working on a professional film set and studio.
Network with industry-leading professionals from around the world.
Learn how to operate professional camera equipment and post-production editing software.
Experience the dynamic working environment of film professionals while on location.
Travel to various filming locations in the greater Cape Town area.

What's Included

Internship Placement
Emergency Support
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
All Program Activity Costs

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

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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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GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Gap Year
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Intern Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Intern Abroad
Top Rated Organization 2021- Internships Abroad
People’s Choice 2021 Finalist
Top Rated Internship Organizations of 2020
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
2019 Notable Mentions
GoAbroad Top Internship Organization 2016
GoAbroad Top Internship Organization 2015 (Notable Mention)

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