Walt Disney Animation Studios Story Intern, Summer 2025

5 Hours ago • Upto 1 Years

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Must have:
  • Portfolio of storyboard sequences
  • Understanding of emotional acting and entertainment value
  • Gestural drawing and character appeal
  • Cinematography and narrative staging
Good to have:
  • Observational Drawings/Sketchbook samples
  • Character moments, comics, and/or caricatures
Perks:
  • Mentorship
  • Educational seminars
  • Hands-on projects
  • Collaborative team environment
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Job Summary:

The Internship Program

Have you wondered how your skills could translate into the world of animation? Our Internship Program dives into the craft, technology, and operations behind our animated films while developing your skills and connecting you to industry mentors. You'll learn what it means to be a part of a collaborative team and how your unique talents can grow within our studio. Find yourself immersed in hands-on projects and learning guided by our artists, technologists, and production leaders.

Am I Eligible?

  • 18 years or older
  • Enrolled in a post-high school educational program (Community College, College, University, Trade, Online School, or equivalent) and returning back to the program for at least one semester post internship.
  • Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are May-August 2025. Interns must be fully available for the duration of a 12-week assignment.
  • The Intern Program is based in our Burbank, California studios and will start in May 2025.

For our 2025 programs, we are committed to providing mentorship and development. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ production internship program provides emerging talent with an immersive view of Animation through educational seminars on craft and filmmaking, and individual and collective projects.

The Story Internship

Location: Burbank, CA

Job Summary

Story Artists translate story ideas into visual sequences. They convey the essence of storyline, scene structure, and character emotion while crafting action and humor in alignment with the film. By working with other members of the production team, they develop the concepts for cinematography and staging, choosing initial camera placement and angles, defining action and camera movement. This program is intended to provide you an immersive look into this creative process while pairing you with mentors from our dedicated Story department.

Portfolio Requirements:

  • REQUIRED: To submit portfolio of storyboard sequences:
    • Video sharing link for animatics and/or pitches such as YouTube/Vimeo (animatic pitches are encouraged)
    • Website with sequences in slideshow format
    • NO other formats will be accepted
  • Versatile range of character-focused story sequences preferred. Showcase a variety of genres and emotions including: comedy, action, romance, suspense, drama, musical
  • Sequences do not need to be a full film in length but should have a clear beginning, middle, and end
  • We would like to see:
    • Understanding of emotional acting and entertainment value
    • Gestural drawing, the ability to draw very loosely and roughly yet with clarity in character appeal and acting
    • Understanding of cinematography and narrative staging with visually clear shot flow applied throughout work
    • Observational Drawings/Sketchbook samples
    • Character moments, comics, and/or caricatures helpful

How to Apply:

To apply, you must upload a resume including your school and expected graduation date and a portfolio consisting of continuity sequences of your best and latest storyboard work. Portfolios must be formatted as any of the following:

  • Video sharing link for animatics and/or pitches such as YouTube/Vimeo (animatic pitches are encouraged)
  • Website with sequences in slideshow format

Deadline for applications is on January 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST.


The pay rate for this role in Burbank, California is $22 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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