Internships
CPH:DOX offers internships where you can gain practical experience and expand your network in areas such as film, industry and education. Read more about available internships leading up to and during the next festival from March 11-22, 2026.
CPH:DOX – Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival – is one of Denmark’s largest cultural events as well as one of the largest documentary film festivals in the world with more than 150,000 annual attendances. The festival’s platform for professionals CPH:INDUSTRY annually attracts 2,000+ national and international delegates. Our offices are located in Copenhagen.
We’re opening for internal applications from fall 2026 so stay tuned for industry internships. If you want to submit an unsolicited application, send your resume and a short application to industry@cphdox.dk .
See the detailed list of internships available here below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Production Intern at CPH:DOX 2027
Are you a skilled organizer with a love for cultural events, film, and dialogue? Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and want to develop hands-on experience in the planning and execution of a major cultural event? The Production Department at CPH:DOX offers a unique opportunity to get involved in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles that bring our festival to life.
Our production team oversees every practical aspect of the festival. Whether it’s film screenings, cocktail parties, raves, concerts, or interactive art experiences — chances are we’re involved in making it happen. As an intern in our department, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the festival on multiple levels, including (but not limited to):
- Event Coordination – Design and produce parties and events, manage technical production, coordinate bar logistics, guest lists, plans, and timetables between festival staff and partners.
- Technical Production – Research solutions for unique, one-off events; install and de-install screening rooms; assist with pre-production and execution of concerts.
- Ticket Coordination – Learn how we manage our ticketing system, ensuring a seamless, satisfying customer experience from start to finish, while also collecting vital data for ongoing festival development.
- Venue Management – Turn your plans into reality as part of our skilled venue management team on the ground during the festival.
The responsibilities in the production department are plentiful and diverse. We welcome applications from students with different backgrounds and characteristics and will do our best to tailor your role and internship to benefit both your development and the festival.
What You’ll Gain:
Hands-on experience in event production and coordination within a large organization with diverse projects ongoing.
The opportunity to work as part of a passionate, collaborative, and international team.
Insight into problem-solving and managing the beautiful chaos involved in producing large-scale cultural events.
Practical Information:
- Internship Period: Early November 2026 (earliest) – early April 2027.
- Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week) with flexibility to accommodate your studies. This is an unpaid internship and ideally fits within your academic curriculum.
- Availability: Willingness to work during the entire festival (10-21st of March 2027), including weekends, is preferred.
- Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license (category B) is a plus but not a firm requirement.
- English speaking proficiency is a requirement, Danish is a plus.
Please send your CV and a short motivation to CPH:DOX’ Head of Production August Vinther Ottsen at august@cphdox.dk. Any questions are very welcome. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.
Intern at the brand-new film festival RADAR
Autumn/Spring 2026/2027 (flexible period)
RADAR is a new film festival for children and young people under Copenhagen Film Festivals. Through powerful film experiences, conversations and creative activities, we explore the questions that shape the lives of children and young people – from identity and community to climate, technology and democracy.
The first full edition of RADAR Film Festival will take place in March 2027.
The Programme Department is responsible for curating the programme and communicating RADAR’s programme to schools and young people. In addition to films, our ambitious programme also consists of events, professional talks, workshops and educational materials.
We select and acquire films for our ambitious international film programme, create relevant partnerships and conduct outreach to our target audience. All of this leads to the festival in March 2027. During the RADAR, numerous screenings and events will be held throughout Copenhagen.
We offer you:
- An insight into the festival process, from idea to finished project
- The opportunity to be part of the very first realisation of RADAR Film Festival and to participate directly in shaping the festival
- A place in a small, creative and dedicated team
- The opportunity to work independently within your field in a cultural setting
- Responsibility and feedback
- Unique knowledge of trends within film and media
- The opportunity to work with the most exciting target audience of all: children and youth!
Possible tasks include:
- Participating in the development of the film programme, including film research, screening and communication
- Database management
- Communicating the programme to teachers, educators, families and youth
- Planning and running events
- Hosting, cinema coordination and oral communication during the festival
The most important thing is that you are interested in working with cultural content for children and youth, with a diverse range of tasks and direct contact with the target audience. At RADAR, you will be given a wide variety of responsibilities – from practical organisational and database work to creative development and event coordination. The internship can be tailored to your specific skills and competencies.
Practical information:
The number of weekly hours and the starting date are to be agreed upon.
Please send us an application including:
- Your background and competencies
- Your interests
- Practical experience
- Your expectations and wishes for the internship
Applications should be sent to: radar@cphdox.dk
Check out RADAR at www.radarfilmfestival.dk or on Facebook / Instagram.
PROGRAM INTERNSHIP
The Program Department is responsible for the curatorial and editorial work behind CPH:DOX, selecting and shaping the festival’s documentary film programme. As an intern, you will get hands-on experience with the process of building an international film festival programme, from first research to final event.
TASKS:
- Screening and assessing documentary films for the curatorial work
- Researching films, directors, and international festival programmes
- Contributing to idea development for debates, events, and programme activities
- Assisting with the coordination and preparation of festival guests
- Practical support during the execution of events and programme activities
- Processing and handling film materials (e.g. screeners, metadata, and technical specifications)
- Ad hoc tasks tied to the Program team’s daily work
- Full proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Danish is beneficial but not required.
- The internship period runs from October/November 2026 to end of March 2027.
- The Program Department welcomes both full-time and part-time interns. This is an unpaid internship.
- We are flexible and can tailor the internship to fit your studies.
- Remote work is not possible — we are based in Kødbyen, Vesterbro.
TALKS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
As an intern in CPH:DOX’s Talks & Public Engagement Department, you will help develop, program, and run the festival’s many debates and events.
Every year, CPH:DOX hosts over 150 debates and events that help to communicate, frame, and emphasize the festival’s film program. As an intern in the Talks & Public Engagement Department, you will be part of a team that works to develop the festival’s many debates and events and create engaging film experiences.
Your tasks will include:
- Event development: Planning and organizing events in connection with film screenings – e.g., debates, director Q&A’s, talks, workshops, or other formats that put the films into perspective
- Coordination and collaboration: Dialogue and development with other cultural institutions about film screenings and related events
- Outreach: Contacting relevant groups, associations, and organizations that can help ensure that the films reach the right audiences
- Communication: Idea development and sparring with CPH:DOX’s communication team on how to promote the film program
We are looking for someone who is proactive, a strong coordinator, and curious about the world around them. We are looking for someone who loves film and is willing to go the extra mile to promote the good message, find the unusual angle on a story, or reach out to new audiences to share the joy of film.
We are looking for an intern who has preferably been involved in developing and running events before, or has done other types of festival work or larger cultural projects. We are looking for someone who has a flair for overview, coordination, and programming, and who dares to come up with good ideas.
As an intern, you will be responsible for your own debates and events, giving you ample opportunity to influence the work with your own ideas. You will gain an internship that takes you from start to finish in how to create a festival, as well as strong skills in coordination, program development, and collaboration across organizations.
We offer a creative, informal and international working environment in the heart of Kødbyen i Copenhagen, where we place great emphasis on internal sparring, professional development, and social interaction. Furthermore, the internship can easily open many doors in the film- and cultural industry.
The internship period is flexible, but ideally from January – April 2027.
Send your application and CV to Head of Talks & Public Engagement, Sara Mejlvang Møller at sara@cphdox.dk. Send your application before October 31, 2026. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.