Production & Development Internship – International Animation Productions

Education: HBO/university student (internship must be arranged through an educational
institution)
Location: Amsterdam – On-site or hybrid (no fully remote internships)
Period: February 2027 – June 2027
Compensation: €300 per month
Languages: Dutch and English
Hours: 32–40 hours per week (negotiable)
Contact: studiotalent@submarine.nl

About Submarine
Submarine Animation is an independent animation studio that develops and produces
international animated films and series for partners including KRO-NCRV, ARTE, France TV,
BBC, Amazon, and Netflix. The studio works on a diverse range of projects for different
audiences, combining various techniques, from 2D and 3D animation to traditional handcrafted
methods and hybrid forms of live action and animation.

Our productions include A Dream of a Thousand Cats (The Sandman, Netflix), Apollo 10½: A
Space Age Childhood by Richard Linklater for Netflix, the animated series Undone for Amazon
Prime Video, and the award-winning family film Fox & Hare Save the Forest, directed by
Mascha Halberstad.

Currently, Submarine is working on new international productions, including a 3D series based
on Pippi Longstocking and the 2D arthouse feature Dansker by Oscar-nominated director Jonas
Poher Rasmussen, known for Flee.

The Role
As a Production Intern, you will join our production team from day one. You will gain a unique
behind-the-scenes perspective on the development and production of international animated
films and series.

At Submarine, you will work across different types of animation. From family productions and
international series to artistic arthouse films, every project requires its own approach.
Depending on the stage of production, you may support development, pre-production,
production, or post-production.

You will work closely with our Producers and the production team, assisting with a wide range of
tasks, from script breakdowns and pitch documents to funding applications.
You will gain insight into how an animation project is brought to life: from the initial idea and
development phase through production, post-production, and final release.

Responsibilities
● Support producers during the development and production of international animated
films and series.
● Assist with pitch decks, mood boards, pitch bibles, and funding applications, and
research potential funds and financing opportunities.
● Support script breakdowns and the preparation of production documentation.
● Assist the team with production and administrative tasks, such as preparing meetings,
taking notes, and maintaining schedules and overviews.
● Help organize international festivals, markets, premieres, and business trips, such as
Annecy and Berlinale.
● Research animation talent and potential creative collaborations.
● Support post-production and distribution processes, including organizing deliverables
and collecting press materials.

Why Submarine?
● Work on international animation projects for partners such as Netflix, Amazon Prime,
and Canal+.
● Contribute to a wide range of productions, from children’s series to arthouse films.
● Join an experienced production team and discover how different disciplines within a
studio collaborate.
● Work with international directors, animators, studios, and creative partners.
● Our studio shares its building with arthouse cinema LAB111 and Bar Strangelove.

What You Will Learn
● How an animated film or series is developed, financed, produced, and released.
● How international co-productions, financing, and distribution work.
● How funding applications and creative dossiers for animated films and series are
developed and written.
● Production and organizational skills within a professional studio environment.
● How to work with budgets, schedules, and workflows that are part of international
productions.

Skills & Requirements
● Currently enrolled in an HBO/university programme (preferably in media, film,
communication, arts, or a related field).
● Strong interest in animation and/or film production.
● Excellent command of Dutch.
● Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
● Independent, flexible, and proactive working attitude.
● Experience with Photoshop.

Are you passionate about animation, production, and international projects? We would love to
hear from you. Send your CV and motivation letter to studiotalent@submarine.nl