Foster Youth in Entertainment

Established in 2016 with support from an endowment by Dick Wolf's Wolf Family Foundation, these summer experiential learning opportunities in television production offer undergraduate and graduate college students - both full and part-time from the Greater Los Angeles area (counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura) exceptional access to industry professionals in entertainment media. This eight-week, paid summer program in Los Angeles provides interns with professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities to build connections and prepare for industry careers. Open to students of all class levels.

Internships will take place June 16 - August 8, 2025.

Click here to read the Rules and Eligibility Requirements.
Click here to hear from two former Foster Youth Alumni.

Category

Production

Television production is the process of developing a program from early writing and conception all the way to editing and preparing it for broadcast. Different types of shows have different production methods and needs geared towards efficiently creating a final product to be delivered to an audience. Several scripted shows are produced similarly to films, on sets or on location, involving a cast and crew relative to the scope of the show. Past interns have been placed at companies such as Shondaland.

What to Expect:
Production interns will be placed at a studio or production company working on scripted television programming. They will observe the production process of current series or movies for television. This can include script development, pre-production, filming/taping, and post-production.

What You Bring:
In addition to the requirements for the Television Academy Foundation Internship Foster Youth opportunities, the ideal candidate will have the following preferred qualifications:

  • Interest in a career in television production

  • Background coursework in Television/Film, Creative Writing, Literature, Theatre Arts, or Liberal Arts/Communications

  • Some production experience recommended

  • Works well in a fast-paced environment

NOTE: The Production category may take place mid-July - mid-September.

Testimonials

Cheyenne Cobb
Development (Children's Programming), Moonbug Entertainment

"My internship through the Television Academy Foundation had a monumental impact on my career path and personal growth, showing me that my experience as a foster youth is valuable and there is immense power in my story."

Angela Young
Corporate Social Responsibility, Walt Disney Television

"This internship program provided me with a career experience that has been the highlight of my professional career thus far. I have gained an influential mentor that has been relentless in helping me achieve success, like-minded friends that serve as collaborators and inspiration for all of my endeavors, and professional experience that has opened many doors for me."

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