Where should I do an internship? (FILM/TV)?

Question

Hello everyone. I am currently studying FILM/TV in Los Angeles, CA. Even though being a European, I am not eligible to work in the US, I am able to do internships. So the question that comes up is "Where should I intern?".

As in every industry, FILM/TV is not that different. You could try going for a big company where you would get a nice view from the top, but experience wise it might not be the best place to start, or you could start at a smaller one, where you get to be closer to the people on the top of the company, making your connections and/or being involved with more tasks thus getting more experience. So question 1) Big or small?

Question 2)... Should I go for a studio, a production company or maybe an agency? The truth is that I don't really know what I want to be exacly in the future. I just know that I see myself leaning towards the business side of the industry rather than the artistic side.

Lets assume that I could get any int. I want.
Wish I could write a bit more.TY

Answer 1

Check out non-profit foundations and what they are doing in the way of TV ads, educational films and the like. A great way to gain experience and also show you are a compassionate sort who is to be admired.