cinematography internships

The purpose of internships

Internships are a great way to gain experience. They provide an opportunity for you to see what your chosen field is truly like in the real world and get hands-on experience with various aspects of it.

Internships are also a great way for recent graduates to transition from school life into the working world. Many interns find themselves in internships that can lead directly into jobs after graduation, but even if it doesn’t lead directly into a job, many employers still value having an internship on one’s resume as evidence of drive and self-motivation.

Finally, internships can be incredibly useful when building your resume because they demonstrate initiative by showing that you’re willing to learn new skills and take on responsibilities outside of classes or campus clubs/societies (which shows initiative!).

The benefits of internships

There are many benefits to joining an internship program. You can gain new skills and build your network, learn about the industry you’re interested in, learn what you like and don’t like doing, start building your resume if you plan on pursuing a career in this field, make valuable connections with people in the industry that could be helpful down the line when looking for a full-time job or even just to get advice on how to pursue a career in this field.

What can I expect during an internship?

Every internship is different, and it’s hard to say what you can expect before you’re on the job. However, there are some general guidelines to consider when comparing an internship with other entry-level jobs.

Internships are often unpaid and require a great deal of time and commitment from the intern. This means that interns must be willing to work long hours in order to gain experience and exposure in the industry. As such, many companies will ask for a minimum number of hours per week—which may be more than 40 hours per week at times—and offer few if any benefits or perks compared with employees who have been working there longer than six months or so (e.g., 401K plans).

How do I get an internship?

An internship is an excellent way to get your foot in the door, but it can be hard to land one. There are plenty of opportunities out there, though! Here’s how you can make sure you’re getting noticed:

Network like crazy. A ton of people will apply for any position they think they qualify for, so that means that if you don’t network with someone personally at the company who will refer you or write you a glowing recommendation letter, then your chances are going to be slim unless you happen to be one in a million (or whatever other phrase fits here).
Demonstrate your skills as much as possible through writing samples, mockups and rough drafts that reflect what should eventually become part of the final product—whatever it is.
Showcase how passionate and determined you are by giving examples from past experiences where these qualities were required in order for things not only get done but get done well too!

Internship resumes and the interview process

When applying for an internship in cinematography, it is important that you tailor your resume and cover letter for each individual internship. This means that the wording on your resume should be different from one internship to the next, even if they are at the same company. You do not want to send out generic resumes and cover letters because it will make you look like you don’t care about the position or company that you are applying for. The best way to do this is by using keywords that are specific to each position.

Your cover letter should also be tailored differently depending on what kind of work they’re doing there. A good example would be if they were doing some post-production work in a studio versus shooting live action footage on set with actors present; then you’d want more detail about how well versed you are in editing software rather than focusing purely on camera skills since those aren’t relevant here (unless there’s a chance some other artist might need help during pre-production).

How can I stand out as an intern?

Do the best work you can. You’ll be working with people who have jobs, so make sure your work is as good as theirs. If you’re given an opportunity to take on more responsibility, do it.
Learn as much as possible about the field and how it works. Ask questions of anyone who will answer them—even if they don’t specifically have time for it, they’ll appreciate your interest in their craft and may help you out later on down the road when they get a chance.
Be polite to everyone (interns included). This may seem like an obvious point, but remember that many interns are young college students looking for experience in a field they love; if nothing else, this is an important learning opportunity for them too! Being nice will also go a long way toward making yourself stand out from other interns at the company and getting noticed by hiring managers when there’s an opening later on down the road… which brings us right back around to being polite again!
*If all else fails: be positive! It sounds trite but it really does pay off over time because research shows that those who are chronically negative perform worse than their peers across many different measures including job performance itself (check out these two studies here & here)!

What are some of the skills I will gain from an internship?

As a cinematography intern, you will be exposed to a variety of skills that are beneficial to your future career. Some of the most important skills you’ll develop include:

Teamwork and communication skills
Time management
Leadership and decision making
Project management
Networking

In addition, an internship can help you build self-confidence by giving you the opportunity to grow as a professional in your field of interest. Internships also help develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, which are essential for every aspiring filmmaker.