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IGNITE PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Offers exciting opportunities for aspiring talents to join both international and local productions in Abu Dhabi. Whether you're interested in working on Hollywood, Bollywood, Arab films, documentaries, TV commercials, or more, we provide a wide range of roles to help you grow in the film industry. Explore the art of operating a camera, designing film sets and costumes, applying makeup and special effects, mastering sound, or diving into post-production editing and color correction. No matter your area of interest, we have a place for you to develop your skills on a professional set.

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OPPORTUNITIES

The Creative Media Authority in Abu Dhabi offers a diverse range of internships across multiple fields, providing invaluable experience in:
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Pre-production

Learn the behind-the-scenes process of the planning of a production, script development, scheduling, casting, budgeting, and logistics.

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Production:

Collaborate with industry professionals in departments like art, lighting, sound, make-up, special effects, and costumes as the production unfolds.

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Post-production

Observe and learn from experts editors, colorists and sound designers.

YOUR MEDIA CAREER STARTS HERE

We’re looking for talented young people with the following skills:

  • Age 18+
  • UAE citizen or resident
  • Punctual and flexible with working hours
  • Has very good communication skills
  • Passionate about the entertainment industry
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TALENT IN ACTION

As an intern for one of the companies at Creative Media Authority, you'll be immersed in a creative and engaging culture with industry experts and work on projects that will greatly enhance your CV.

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Sara Metally - Makeup/SFX Artist

I have always been passionate about the media industry, and during my internship, I had the chance to explore various departments. It was through this experience that I discovered my true passion for the Special Effects Department. I was fortunate to work and learn from some of the best in the industry!

Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working on remarkable productions with Imagenation, including HWJN and KABOOS. I also participated in the Arab Film Studio Directing for Commercials program, where I met and with incredibly talented individuals.

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Khaled Al Hosani

I’m Khalid Al Hosani from United Arab Emirates, I’m 22 years old. A graduate from the American University in Dubai, majoring in Digital Production and Storytelling. I’ve been interested in film for the longest time. Since joining the internship program I’ve had the privilege to be apart of multiple local and international productions such as “Dune Part 2” and “Late Night With The Devil”. Working alongside industry professionals has helped me tremendously to enhance my skills as a filmmaker.

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What is a Production Internship?

A Production Internship is a training program where interns gain hands-on experience working on film, TV, or media production sets. It allows aspiring filmmakers, to shadow professionals from different departments to learn the practical aspects of production. Such as: On set Experience, insights on pre-production, production, and post production, assisting professional filmmakers, and a great venue to connect with industry professionals and gaining mentorship.

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When can I apply for the internships program?

The internships program is opened throughout the year, you can apply at any time, but keeping in mind that the applicant needs to adjust the internship schedule to the production time.

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Are the Production Internships paid?

Every intern is entitled for a daily allowance of AED 120 on set. The allowance will be paid post internship.

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What are the working hours and duration of the placement?

For the Production Internship, talents aged 21 and above must be on set for a minimum of 8 hours. Interns under 21 are required to complete at least 6 hours on set.

For further inquiries, please share your questions with us at

Creativelab@cma.gov.ae
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