Film Production Internship in Africa

Film & Photography Intern — Live Productions | Tanzania (On-site, Erasmus+)

Recognized in 2026 by the Tanzanian Government Prime Minister's Office for Humanitarian Work, and winner of the Community Development, International Volunteering & Sustainable Impact Excellence Award 2026.

Type: Internship / creative placement

Location: On set, on location, and in the edit suite around Dar es Salaam and across Tanzania

Duration: Flexible, year-round · 6–8 hrs/day, Monday–Friday

Ideal for: film, media production, photography, communications, creative arts

Skills: scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, lighting, sound

About the role

Join an award-winning program and work on set, behind the camera and in the edit suite — on active local TV productions, international documentaries and music videos. This is real production work, not observation.

What you'll do

• Creative & production: scriptwriting, directing and cinematography
• Technical crew: lighting, sound, editing and photography
• Provide on-set support: makeup, styling and crew roles
• Create digital and social-media content (50,000+ followers)
• Train the local team — capacity that outlasts your placement

What you'll gain

• Real credits across live productions
• Full-pipeline experience from script to edit
• Teaching and mentoring experience
• Stunning locations across Tanzania
• Erasmus+ eligibility and a certificate and reference letter on completion

How to apply

Start dates are flexible, so you choose when to begin. Questions? Email kari@volunteerafrica.fi or WhatsApp +255 767 777 773. Testimonials: volunteerafrica.fi/art-in-tanzania-testimonials

https://volunteerafrica.fi/benefits-and-perks/