Paid Internships for
Emerging Creatives
Kickstart your career in media with our paid internships, offering hands-on experience in filmmaking, audio production, and more. Work alongside industry professionals, gain valuable skills, and build your portfolio while earning a paycheck.
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The Fall 2025 Internship application has closed. Please check back with us when the Spring 2026 application opens!
Programs for Emerging Creatives
Launch your career in digital media with BAYCAT's paid internships.
This fall, interns will dive into the entire production process through hands-on workshops to develop a collaborative film project highlighting a person, organization, or issue in the Bayview Hunters Point community, with BAYCAT Studio's consulting.
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This internship is for emerging creatives who have:
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knowledge of the entire production process (including pre- and post-production);
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on-set, editing, scriptwriting, camera, and lighting experience; and
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a filmmaking resume.
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Our Fall Internship is for all creatives ages 18 and up, with priority given to San Francisco residents; we strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and disabled folks to register. It runs Mondays through Thursdays, from September 22 to November 20, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM, with a Showcase on Friday, November 21, from 6 to 8 PM.
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Our internships run from March-April (for Spring), July-August (for Summer), and September-November (for Fall).
Production Assistance
Working on set, the production assistant supports all aspects of the film shoot. Tasks such as setting up equipment, organizing props, and supporting the producers and directors.
Production Coordination
With heavy involvement in pre-production, the production coordinator makes sure the crew is set up for success. Tasks include making arrangements before the shoot day and often supporting the producers and directors on set.
Cinematography
The cinematographer acts as the camera operator on set, working closely with the director of photography to capture the framing and lighting that will best communicate the director’s vision.
Video Editing &
Motion Graphics
The video editor is responsible for editing the recorded raw footage into the finished product. Most video editors learn motion graphics to be able to give movement to titles, lower thirds, and informational text.
320 CAREERS
Since 2008, we’ve propelled more than 320 interns into careers in the media and creative industries as producers, videographers, cinematographers, video editors, photographers, production assistants, and more.
82% HIRED
82% of our graduates have been hired by major media, entertainment, tech, advertising, and PR companies — all entities that play a pivotal role in shaping the stories of our society.
"I really can’t express how it feels to know that BAYCAT was there for me and you are the reason I am a Cinematographer at the SF Giants! Thank you so much for getting me this opportunity! You have been a huge part of my life and continue to be a huge part of my future. I plan on being one of your many success stories."
Iman Rodney
Cinematographer & Emmy Winner
SF Giants
"After college, all I wanted was an opportunity to show the media skills I learned. BAYCAT not only gave me this opportunity, but it also let me hone my craft and break into the media industry. I never imagined I would be creating amazing work people see every day. Thank you BAYCAT, for believing in me."
Jocelyn Carranza
Assistant Editor
Goodby Silverstein & Partners
Success Stories
''BAYCAT is one of those places I wish I knew about sooner. It allowed me to thrive in a field I was most passionate about, and got me the opportunity to meet with recruiters in my career. Because of BAYCAT, I am now a Production Assistant at Industrial Light & Magic and I couldn’t be more proud to have started with such an amazing program!”
Remal Halabi
Freelance Second Camera Assistant
"BAYCAT ignited my passion to tell stories. [They] nurtured my vision and helped me develop the skills I needed to be successful in the film industry. Incredibly thankful for all of my mentors and spring 2018 cohort, they believed in me and still believe in me! "
Mahelet Gezachew
Development Executive at Makeready