{"id":23432,"date":"2025-10-28T13:22:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=23432"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:22:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:22:54","slug":"ilm-immersive-interactive-animation-intern-summer-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2025\/10\/28\/ilm-immersive-interactive-animation-intern-summer-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ILM Immersive, Interactive Animation Intern, Summer 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>About the Role &amp; Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re dedicated to building the future of storytelling by merging high-end visual effects with interactive, immersive experiences. Our collaborative and creative team is setting new standards for real-time worlds where movies and games converge. If you\u2019re excited about innovation at the crossroads of film and interactive technology, we invite you to join us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You Will Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Interactive team at ILM delivers premium, story-driven immersive entertainment across real-time rendered platforms including immersive cinema, virtual reality, mixed reality, theme parks, and new media. 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