Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios Visual Effects Intern, Summer 2026

This Visual Effects (VFX) Intern position at Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios involves supporting the VFX department in setting up, budgeting, scheduling, and managing live-action features. The intern will update and modify VFX databases, streamline digital wrap procedures, and visit project post-production offices. Key responsibilities include maintaining a database of facilities, VFX Supervisors, and Producers, creating/updating Show Files, and performing general office tasks like answering phones and scheduling. This is a full-time, onsite internship in Burbank, CA, from June to August 2026.

Must Have

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Understanding of office procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple projects as needed
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
• Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects while staying organized under pressure
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university studying Film/Video Production, Communications, Film/Video Production Management, or related
• 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
• Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm 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

Good to Have

• Knowledge of Filemaker Pro
• Knowledge of Shotgrid
• Previous experience working in the entertainment industry
• Prior internships and/or classes in Visual Effects

Perks & Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Other benefits

Job Summary:

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.)

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Understanding of office procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple projects as needed
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
• Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects while staying organized under pressure

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Knowledge of Filemaker Pro
• Knowledge of Shotgrid
• Previous experience working in the entertainment industry
• Prior internships and/or classes in Visual Effects

Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university studying Film/Video Production, Communications, Film/Video Production Management, or related.

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 August 2026
• Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm 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.

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures Production, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures Production, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.