
Quick Facts
Location: Kosovo
Program Focus: Isla seeks interns who share a commitment to fostering change and addressing social issues, particularly through art, education, film, media, and technology.
Task Focus: Hospitality & Program Management, Event Coordination, PR, Digital Marketing & Communications, Education & Youth Development, Journalism & Multimedia, Art, Animation & Film Education.
Program Length: 9+ Weeks
Program Overview
Intern with one of South Eastern Europe’s Largest Animation Festivals!
Isla Interns have the possibility to work with one of our host organization’s biggest projects - the Anibar Animation Festival 2025, founded by ambitious Kosovar teenagers in 2010, or with a variety of related projects held in the summer and throughout the year.
The Anibar Animation Festival has become one of the largest cultural events in Kosovo, and one of the largest animation festivals in the Balkans. The Anibar festival promotes the animation industry in Kosovo not only as an art form, but also as a medium to raise social awareness.
Anibar presents a variety of opportunities for Isla Interns to feel a sense of community while also contributing to important social development work through various projects in art, culture education, film, media, and technology. Their vision is to cultivate a resilient society by promoting sustainable development through free expression in culture and arts.
This is also done through their Animation Academy for youth where Interns may engage with aspiring young animators.


Tasks Included
Depending on the Intern’s skill set and interest, the Intern will be assigned to one or more of the following projects associated with the Anibar Animation Festival in Kosovo:
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Hospitality & Program Management
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Event Coordination
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PR, Digital Marketing & Communications
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Education & Youth Development
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Journalism & Multimedia
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Art, Animation & Film Education

Requirements
Isla seeks interns who share a commitment to fostering change and addressing social issues, particularly through art, education, film, media, and technology. Anibar seeks individuals to help them build a strong community that highlights the value of creativity, trying new things, taking risks, and working together for solutions.
Skills & Abilities include:
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University undergrad and graduate students, and young professionals working on a degree (or who have graduated in fields) such as communications, media, art, education, or related areas.
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Willingness to take initiative and work under minimal guidance in both office and field settings.
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Motivated and committed to work effectively as part of an inter-cultural team
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Excellent interpersonal skills, and willingness to learn.
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Be flexible and work to understand diverse cultures, history, and relative current events


What Is Covered
Isla will work closely with your university to assist with academic credit requirements for your internship and in regard to the transfer of credit for participation in classes at the university. The following is included within the program so that you can focus primarily on the work at hand and be supported each step of the way!
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Pre-departure guide and assistance with preparations (packing list, language modules, cultural guidance, etc)
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Quality internship placement with a customized scope of work
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Airport pickup and in-country orientation
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Welcome lunch/dinner
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Housing, internet, and one-time fully-stocked kitchen
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Travel, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance
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Local SIM card/phone plan (optional)
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Monthly passes for daily bus transportation (optional)
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Local language classes (optional)
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Tuition to study at the national university for 4 ECTS/3 US credits (optional)
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Mentorship from local professionals
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24/7 support from Isla team
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Bi-weekly internship and cultural experience reflection sessions
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Scheduled team lunches/dinners with all interns and the Isla team with relevant professionals and stakeholders
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Support in organizing and planning travel/in-country social activities
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Cultural and social activities as available
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Certificate of completion and letter of references upon completion of internship
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Continued mentorship post completion of internship (according to field of interest)
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Additional support depending on country of internship and academic requirements

