Careers
Internships
Submarine gladly welcomes interns in various roles within the film company. Interns bring
new knowledge and a fresh perspective to the field. They also make an important
contribution to the execution of film productions and processes. At Submarine, interns have
the opportunity to participate in international projects and ongoing productions, gaining
first-hand experience in a film production company and insight into the different aspects of
the industry.
Submarine consists of several departments, each requiring its own set of skills and
educational backgrounds. Depending on your ambitions, we offer creative, organizational,
media, and production-oriented internships in the fields of animation, documentary, and
office support.
● For Documentary and Office Support, please apply only to specific internship
listings on our Careers Page.
● We run an open call for interns interested in Animation throughout the year. If you’d
like to apply, please send your portfolio and motivation to studiotalent@submarine.nl.
Please note: this email is only for animation internship inquiries.
ANIMATION DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIPS
Animation – 2D or 3D Internship
In this hands on internship, give creative and substantive support within the pipeline of an
ongoing production. Experience collaborating with talented animators and see how an
animated project is realised in a studio setting. Take part in a specialised department, either
in 2D animation (inbetweening, fixes, etc.) or 3D production (rigging, modelling, animation,
etc).
– We don’t always have this internship available, as we’re dependent on what projects
are in production. (Illustration, storyboarding, designing and graphics don’t tend to be
covered in this internship).
Education: HBO
Language: Dutch or/and English
Location: Amsterdam/Antwerp
Hours: 32 to 40 hours
Contact: studiotalent@submarine.nl
Animation – Production Internship
Beyond the craft of creating an animated feature, short or series, a whole team busy
themselves with making sure projects hit their deadlines, and for that matter, can be made
at all! This internship will shed light on the production process of an animated project.
Depending on what’s on at the company, you can get insight on several phases of
production; development, pre-production, production and post. You’ll do tasks in support of
our Line Producers and production team; from making script breakdowns to designing pitch
documents to applying to funding schemes.
Education: HBO/WO
Language: Dutch or/and English
Location: Amsterdam/Antwerp
Hours: 32 to 40 hours
Contact: studiotalent@submarine.nl
What does Submarine offer?
– An internship that contributes to the development of practical experience and the
enrichment of existing knowledge
– Intern is well trained and has a good picture of the organisation at the end of Internship
– There is a workplace for the intern at the office or in the studio of Submarine
– There is a wide range of tasks for the intern. A good mix of supervision and challenging
independent tasks that fit with the responsibility of the intern
– The guidance is formalised (appointed practical supervisors) and of a sufficient level
– Organisation wants to learn from the interns and offers space for new initiatives
– Market-compliant internship compensation
What does Submarine expect?
– An internship at Submarine is not without obligation. Colleagues count on your commitment.
To this end, we invest in guidance and good facilities.
– Intern is involved in Submarine
– Intern adopts an open attitude for learning
– Intern sticks to agreements and agreed deadlines
– Intern is responsible for achieving his/her/their learning goals
– Intern adheres to company rules and protocols
– Intern are bound by professional secrecy. Everything that is written and said within the
organisation falls within the privacy regulations and may not be made public. This is also
applied in the internship report.
Working at Submarine
Submarine is constantly growing, and therefore always keen to connect with potential
collaborators and new talent. We create live-action drama, animation, documentaries, and
online content, depending on our projects we can have a variety of jobs available. Down
below you’ll find our current open positions:
Open Call | Animation Recruitment
Submarine Animation is always looking to expand our talent pool. Although we are
constantly reviewing candidate submissions, there is an ebb and flow to our production
needs. As roles become available, the team will reach out to qualified candidates for
further consideration.
Please apply by this (https://forms.gle/48KTVjcG8oBWCL9LA) link. Feel free to reach us
out at studiotalent@submarine.nl for any questions!
Thank you so much for your interest in Submarine.
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WORKING AT SUBMARINE
Our production studio is located in the heart of Amsterdam, in an old monumental
anatomical laboratory. The neighbourhood is characterised by a slew of great restaurants,
coffee places, vintage shops and specialty bookstores. Not to mention the Ten Kate Market
and de Hallen, both home to an exciting amount of ethnic cuisines. Within our building’s
walls you can even catch a film at the cult cinema LAB111 or hang out with your
colleagues at Bar Strangelove. On Fridays drinks are on the house!
At Submarine we attract crew from all over the world, each and every one of them taking
part in different, interesting and thrilling projects, that cover many different fields and
professions within media. Expect to connect with a diverse range of talent.
FAQs
How do I apply for an animation-related position at Submarine?
Right here! Please fill out the following submission form in full!
And if you have any recruitment-related questions, feel free to reach out to us at:
studiotalent@gmail.com
I have previously applied but haven’t heard back yet, do I reapply?
As there is an ebb and flow to our staffing needs, we reach out to potential candidates as roles
come available. We, therefore, ask permission to include all candidates in our database so that
we may consider them for future projects as well. By providing us with links, you’re able to
continue revising your website, reel, LinkedIn profile (for example) and we will always have
access to your latest update!
We are constantly reviewing (and re-reviewing) talent as the needs arise!
What if I want to reapply for a different role or adjust my prior submission regarding
availability?
Feel free to email us directly at studiotalent@submarine.nl
Am I able to work remotely?
Depending on the project, we offer the option to work remotely too. Though we do prefer having
our crew working in-house. A mix of home and remote is also possible.
If you are located outside of the Netherlands and would consider relocating for longer term
projects, we’d be happy to hear from you! For more information on relocation, see the question
below.
What if I decide to relocate?
Internationals interested in relocating to the Netherlands are requested to visit the IND website
for additional information:
Required amounts income requirement | Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)
Citizens of EU/EEA + Switzerland benefit from the right to freedom of movement. Within the
EU/EEA or Switzerland, those citizens may settle as an economically active citizen in the
Netherlands with access to the labor market, similar to Dutch citizens.
Citizens outside the EU/EEA + Switzerland may require a visa, a work- and/or residence
permit to work in the Netherlands. Please refer to this list of nationalities for information regarding
a Schengen VISA or requirements to enter the Netherlands. Non-EU citizens (those with a visa
and those who don’t require one) are allowed to stay in the Schengen area for 90 days within
any 180 days.
For non-EU citizen with an offer to work on a project which exceeds the 90-day maximum, you
will need to secure both a work and residence permit. For more information about the residence
permit application and fees included, please refer to
this site.
