Animation & Storytelling Intern – Beyond the Data
Kashmir World Foundation – Bioacoustics Research & Conservation Media
About the Project
Beyond the Data is an immersive animated film that takes audiences into the unseen world of bioacoustics. Blending rich 3D environments with expressive 2D characters, the story follows the real expedition work of the Kashmir World Foundation (KwF), where technology doesn’t just analyze nature—it begins to understand it.
Synopsis: Deep within the Costa Rican rainforest, Dr. K, a curious bioacoustician, stumbles upon a mysterious logbook left behind by a research team. When his computer unexpectedly activates, he meets Sentinel AI — an artificial intelligence born from the Kashmir World Foundation’s groundbreaking bioacoustics project. As Dr. K follows Sentinel through the forest, he learns how scientists have transformed the rainforest’s soundscape into living data and why decoding animal calls, mapping human disturbances, and revealing how the forest itself sends warnings of danger can save our environment.. Through immersive 3D and 2D animation, the invisible world of sound comes alive, transforming data into color, form, and motion.
Our team is bringing this invisible world of sound to life through innovative storytelling, data‑driven visuals, and emotional resonance. This is more than a film—it’s an experience designed to inspire global conservation action.
Learn more about KwF’s storytelling style by watching our previous documentary Beyond the Noise: Watch on YouTube
What You’ll Get to Do
Depending on your interests, you may help with:
🎨 Animation & Art
- Create or improve 2D character animations
- Assist with 3D rainforest environments
- Design visual effects that show sound or data
✏️ Story & Writing
- Help develop scripts and story ideas
- Turn scientific concepts into visual moments
- Shape the personalities of Dr. K and Sentinel AI
🔊 Creative Research & Tech
- Explore how real animal sounds can become animation
- Work with scientists to visualize data
- Use creative tools, including AI (optional)
🎬 Production Support
- Assist with storyboards, voice script organization, or scene planning
- Join team meetings and give creative feedback
- Help keep production files organized
Who Should Apply?
You’re a great fit if you are:
- A college student (any major—art, film, biology, computer science, etc.)
- Creative and curious
- Excited to learn new tools and collaborate
- Interested in animation, nature, or technology
- No advanced experience required—we value enthusiasm and willingness to learn!
What You’ll Gain
- Real experience working on an animated film
- Mentorship from artists, scientists, and AI researchers
- Portfolio pieces and credited work
- A chance to be part of a conservation-focused project
- A supportive, collaborative, creative environment
Internship Details
Location: Remote
Start Date: Flexible
Duration: January - May 2026
Hours: 5–15 hours/week (flexible around school)
Compensation: Unpaid; academic credit may be available