Internships

Below is a sampling of companies and studios our students have interned for during their time at JPCatholic, including the L.A. Quarter:

Disney Logo ABC Logo Walden Media Logo Bold Films Logo Indian Paintbrush Logo AMC Logo IHeart Media Logo Alcon Entertainment Logo The Hollywood Reporter Logo Catholic Answers Logo Cortez Brothers Logo Family Theatre Productions Logo Film Gear Logo Artemis Motion Pictures Logo Skydance Media Logo MPower Productions Logo Brilliant Screen Studios Logo Animation Studios Logo
Students in Meeting

Networking in Hollywood

Not only will students develop their professional skills during their internships, they will also form life-long connections with industry professionals who are committed to both their craft and to Christ.

Building such a network is not only crucial to thrive in the industry, but also is paramount for continued personal and spiritual growth throughout the students’ professional careers. Our students learn how to successfully navigate the entertainment industry, both as a creative hub and as a mission field, with the guidance of seasoned mentors who hold their faith as a central part of their creative vocation.

Through experiences such as our “Behind the Scenes” class, students have received opportunities to meet with filmmakers, writers, actors, and animators on major motion pictures and shows such as Big Hero 6, Bella, The Walking Dead, Inside Out, and more. They can also receive the opportunity to attend VIP tours at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Dreamworks, and Universal Studios.

Networking in Hollywood

Not only will students develop their professional skills during their internships, they will also form life-long connections with industry professionals who are committed to both their craft and to Christ.

Building such a network is not only crucial to thrive in the industry, but also is paramount for continued personal and spiritual growth throughout the students’ professional careers. Our students learn how to successfully navigate the entertainment industry, both as a creative hub and as a mission field, with the guidance of seasoned mentors who hold their faith as a central part of their creative vocation.

Through experiences such as our “Behind the Scenes” class, students have received opportunities to meet with filmmakers, writers, actors, and animators on major motion pictures and shows such as Big Hero 6, Bella, The Walking Dead, Inside Out, and more. They can also receive the opportunity to attend VIP tours at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Dreamworks, and Universal Studios.

Los Angeles City Scape

Transition to L.A. After Graduation

If a student aims to settle in Los Angeles after graduation, the L.A. Quarter is a fantastic way to establish a foundation for future job opportunities, a reliable community, and a professional network that can lead to a successful career in Hollywood and beyond.

Even if students plan to continue their career endeavors in another location outside of Los Angeles, the L.A. Quarter still offers them a high-caliber experience focused on honing their interests, building their portfolio, cultivating professionalism, and developing useful skills that are considered desirable anywhere within the media industry.

The L.A. Quarter is also open to recently graduated alumni. Immediately after graduation, they can participate in the program post-graduation, using the experience and the University’s housing to transition to living in Los Angeles.

Transition to L.A. After Graduation

If a student aims to settle in Los Angeles after graduation, the L.A. Quarter is a fantastic way to establish a foundation for future job opportunities, a reliable community, and a professional network that can lead to a successful career in Hollywood and beyond.

Even if students plan to continue their career endeavors in another location outside of Los Angeles, the L.A. Quarter still offers them a high-caliber experience focused on honing their interests, building their portfolio, cultivating professionalism, and developing useful skills that are considered desirable anywhere within the media industry.

The L.A. Quarter is also open to recently graduated alumni. Immediately after graduation, they can participate in the program post-graduation, using the experience and the University’s housing to transition to living in Los Angeles.

Illustration Map of Los Angeles

Student Housing in Los Angeles

During the internship quarter, students live in designated housing in Los Angeles. Our satellite student housing functions in the same way as student housing here in Escondido: Students share one to two-bedroom apartments with fellow JPCatholic students of their same gender, and the same student life policies apply.

Student Housing in Los Angeles

During the internship quarter, students live in designated housing in Los Angeles. Our satellite student housing functions in the same way as student housing here in Escondido: Students share one to two-bedroom apartments with fellow JPCatholic students of their same gender, and the same student life policies apply.

More Information

Who can apply for the L.A. Quarter?
The Los Angeles Quarter takes place in the Fall Quarter. To qualify for the program, students should:

  • Be a student in one of these emphases: Film Production, Film Directing, Film Producing, Film Post-Production, Cinematography, Screenwriting
  • Be either
    • A junior about to enter senior year
    • An alumni who will have just graduated the month prior
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Apply for the program and secure an internship by the deadline

How do you get internships?
Internship discernment begins early on with a system of academic mentors as preparation for the L.A. Quarter begins. You work with your faculty mentor and career services to identify and secure the right internship for you.

What is the course load like?
You’ll maintain a full course load while in Los Angeles. Generally the schedule looks something like this:

  • Internship: 6-9 Credits
  • “Behind the Scenes” class: 3 credits
  • “Living in Los Angeles” workshop: 3 credits each

Please note: Details of the L.A. Quarter are subject to change from year to year.

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