

Priestley Motion Pictures Internship Program
"I've never received better advice about professionalism and navigating the work world from anyone than Joanna. I still carry that advice to this day. She was the perfect mentor!" -Yan Nguyen
“Working with Joanna was extremely helpful and I learned so much about the Portland film industry from an insider’s point of view. I especially loved the tips and tricks she shared. It was a great experience!” -Natalie Paik
Interns work directly with Joanna Priestley, developing their animation skills and learning about directing, animating and producing. You will get information on filmmaking, fundraising, grant writing, film festivals, distribution and how to run your own small business. Internships last from four to eight weeks and hours are arranged to fit your schedule. Joanna says: "Interns need to know how to animate and it is extremely helpful, but not essential, to know Adobe Animate and/or After Effects. I prefer to work with graduate students , seniors or juniors but have made exceptions in the past. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact me."

Natalie Paik
July - August 2018
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
Projects: Archive Notebooks, PDX PIX

Gabe Mangold
May - July 2015
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, California
Project: North of Blue

Dui Oray
October - December 2014
Art Institute of Portland
Portland, Oregon
Project: North of Blue

Neisje Morrell
June - August 2013
Art Institute of Portland
Portland, Oregon
Project: North of Blue

Jesse Bray
June - August 2013
Art Institute of Portland
Portland, Oregon
Project: North of Blue

Rachel Bradley
September - December 2012
Art Institute of Portland
Portland, Oregon
Project: Rumpy Pumpy, North of Blue
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Davey Barnwell
December 2011 - February 2012
Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
Projects: Exposé Slideshow, Bottle Neck

Jed Bursiek
June - August 2011
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon
Projects: Choking Hazard, Clam Bake

Erica Larsen
June - August 2009
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, California
Projects: Out of Line, primopix.com

Russell Wilkins
June - August 2008
Art Institute of Portland
Portland, Oregon
Project: Dear Pluto

James O'Neill
June - August 2008
Art Institute of Portland
Portland, Oregon
Project: Dear Pluto

Zoe Carpenter
June - August 2006
Catlin Gable School
Portland, Oregon
Project: Extended Play

Tim Sweeney
2005
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, Georgia
Project: Dew Line

Shannon Turk
2002
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois
Project: Dew Line

Emily Halderman
1998 - 1999
Wesleyan University
Middletown, Conneticut
Project: Surface Dive

Jim Guerci
1998
Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington
Project: Kali Yuga

Catherine Dunn
1997
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Project: Surface Dive

Yan Nguyen
1997 - 1998
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Project: Utopia Parkway

Sonja Rogneby
1994
Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington
Project: Hand Held

Christine Larsen
1991 - 1992
Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington
Projects: Hand Held and Pro and Con
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Tanya Korpi
1990
Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington
Project: After the Fall

Kathryn Crary
19990
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Project: After the Fall

Janet Karecki
1988 - 1989
Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington
Projects: All My Relations, “Sowing the Seeds of Love” music video (Tears for Fears)

Kathleen Nichols
1988
Marylhurst College
West Linn, Oregon
Projects: All My Relations, “Sowing the Seeds of Love” music video (Tears for Fears)

Amy Blumenstein
1986
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland, Oregon
Project: Candyjam