Internships for Spring 2008
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Arts and Letters Entertainment
We are a high end talen management company in a relaxed and happy office on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood. We manage stars as well as developmental clients and produce feature films. In addition to contact with the clients, the intern will have hands on involvement in our operations.
Contact: Morgan Baker at 323-883-1070 (fax: 323-883-1067)
FILM DEVELOPMENT
Screen Gems (very positive response from this semester's intern)
The acquisitions and production department for Screen Gems is looking for spring interns. Recent films we have been involved with are STOMP THE YARD, THIS CHRISTMAS, UNDERWORLD, VACANCY, EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, SNATCH, WHEN A STRANGER CALLS, and SQUID AND THE WHALE. Duties include reading scripts, viewing submissions, general administrative tasks, preparation for film festivals/markets, and much, much more. We include you in script meetings, have you view features, and teach you how to perform coverage. This is a very hands on opportunity! You will become familiar with the Sony lot and many of its top executives. All internships require that the candidate is able to receive college credit. If you are intelligent, eager and ambitious, you will be a great fit at one of the most prolific acquisitions and production departments in Hollywood
To apply: Contact Nicole De Leon at Nicole_DeLeon@spe.sony.com or by fax at (310) 244-2037 with resumes and cover letters.
Escape Artists
Film Production company on the Sony/Columbia Studios lot seeks enthusiastic, hardworking interns. This is a great learning experience and opportunity to work with industry professionals. The company’s partners include producers of the upcoming film, The Great Debaters and have previously produced The Pursuit of Happyness, The Weather Man, Forrest Gump, Snatch, Wild Things, Donnie Brasco, Antwone Fisher etc.
To apply: email your resume to Jenna Block at jenna_block@spe.sony.com. Please write “intern inquiry” in the subject line. Or via fax at 310-244-2151
Double Feature Films
Double Feature Films is a motion picture production company. Some of our credits include Erin Brockovich, Along Came Polly, Out of Sight, Get Shorty, Pulp Fiction, Garden State, Be Cool etc. We most recently released World Trade Center and Freedom Writers. Intern duties will include reading scripts, writing coverage, performing research and the schedule is flexible.
Contact: Karen Willaman via email at: KarenWillaman@doublefeaturefilms.com, or by phone at 310-887-1120 (fax: 310-887-1168). Include a resume and cover letter.
Overture Films
Overture Films is a fully fledged independent studio whose goal is to realease 8-12 films theatrically per year. The productions/acqurisitions department has several projects in development, tracks and evaluates films showing in and outside of festivals, and oversses current Overture productions. Internship opportunities are available in both development/research and executive assistant positions.
Contact Ben Shields at: info@overturefilms.net. Include your resume and cover letter.
CP Productions (also very recommended)
CP Productions on the Paramount Lot is seeking interns who are hard-working, self-starters, eager to learn about development, and get a foot in the door. CP Productions is the newly launched company by Christine Peters (HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS) and Michael Cerenzie (BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD). We are looking for college students or recent graduates. Duties include phones, filing, errands, coverage, copying/scanning, and data entry. Learn the ins and outs of the entertainment industry and gain valuable desk experience. This is a great stepping stone to help you learn about the business or find your next job at an agency or production company. Candidates should have a professional phone manner, a strong work ethic, and be comfortable on PC/Mac platforms. Also, be generally positive, punctual and ready to learn. Must have own transportation. Two days per week preferred. FOR CREDIT ONLY. Email resumes to developmentintern@hotmail.com
Actual Reality
Actual Reality Pictures is a documentary film and television production company – please refer to our website, www.actualreality.tv, for credits and company reel. We are looking for an intern in our development department to help with research, brainstorming and some administrative duties. The successful candidate will learn about documentary film and television development and production, the process of generating materials to pitch shows to networks, and the ins and outs of receiving and reviewing pitches from outside sources.
Contact Jackie Moses via email: Jackie.moses@arp.tv. No phone calls please.
Lionsgate Entertainment
Lionsgate Entertainment is currently looking for Spring interns to work in the Development/Production Department. This is a unique opportunity to learn the various aspects of the film industry and be involved in the many projects in development at Lionsgate. Interns will focus on reading and evaluating scripts, working with executiveson various projects for the department as well as assist withscanning, photocopying and organizing production materials.
To Apply: Please send resumes to Charisse Nesbit at cnesbit@lionsgate.com. In your cover letter, please include your top 5 favorite films and the last 5 books you have read, and be please be prepared to cover a script as part of your consideration for the position.
Overbrook Entertainment
Overbrook Entertainment in Beverly Hills, CA is looking for enthusiastic, professional and hard-working interns interested in learning about film development. Internship responsibilities include both administrative work(answering phones, making copies, and filing) and development (reading, writing script coverage and research). Students will also have the opportunity to attend and participate in development meetings. This is an unpaid internship so all applicants must be eligible to receive college credit. Please send resume and cover letter to OEInternship@gmail.com or fax (310) 432-244
Scott Rudin Productions
Scott Rudin Productions (No Country For Old Men, There Will Be Blood, School of Rock, The Queen) is seeking Spring 08 Development/ Production Interns to start immediately. Ideal for Junior or Senior college students/Grad students. Great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of development at a top-tier production company. Lots of script reading and coverage, in addition to standard office duties (copying, filing, etc.). Internship is unpaid but we provide lunch and compensation for mileage. Please, email
resume/cover letter to nzayas@srpla.com
PUBLICITY
FOX
The Publicity department at FOX Broadcasting Company is currently in the process of hiring our Spring 2008 Internship Program. We are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing, incredibly motivated students who are interested in all facets of publicity, public relations, journalism, entertainment and communications. We know school keeps you busy, so we are willing to work around your schedules. We do ask that our interns work at least two days per week, preferably between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm. Your duties will consist of assembling and distributing clip packets, assisting show publicists and other staff with various daily functions such as media research, writing press releases and loglines, as well as aiding in special events such as press junkets, premiere parties, and photo shoots. Interns will be involved with FOX productions such as “American Idol," “Prison Break,” “24,” “HOUSE,” “The Simpsons,” “Back to You,” “Family Guy,” “American Dad” and several others.
We would truly appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss our program in further detail. We are a dynamic company with innovative ideas and high energy. Please send your resume and a cover letter via e-mail: Hayley.Stphilip@fox.com
MUSIC
Michael Smith Event Music
Michael Smith Event Music, a multi-media music-solutions company, desires an intern who is looking for a smart way to work in the music industry. MSEM offers custom background-music systems, live performance, custom playlist selection, and consulting services-serving top-tier fashion, entertainment, and hospitality brands internationally; including Fred Segal, Vanity Fair, Jaguar, Touchstone Pictures, ABC Network, and many others. As an Intern, you will assist with music programming, licensing and editing, maintaining an organized music library and office, as well as assisting with external events and installations. We are looking for someone who is tech savvy with an extensive knowledge of music. Further, you must be organized, a selfmotivator and able to work at least 20 hours a week.
Please send your resumeto marcy@smitheventmusic.com (note change from email)
NEW MEDIA/JOURNALISM
Mortified Media Seeks Interns
Mortified Media, an independent producer of comedic books, stage shows in eight US cities, web content and more, seeks interns to assist us about twice a week in our offices in Koreatown. We just moved into our office a few months ago and are putting the final touches on our second book. For our core needs, we just need anyone who is smart, friendly and happy to learn. You can come from any discipline (journalism, marketing, film, acting). That said, we would love to find people who have some tech skills as well.
• General office admin. (Filing casting documents; Organizing our data library)
• PR assistance (myspace, facebook, banners)
• Graphic design (a huge plus)
• Web coding: CSS, Flash, Html, PHP (any are a huge plus)
• Video/audio editing (a huge plus)
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
• Witness first-hand the inner workings of a very grassroots startup. Ever wonder what it is like when someone quits their dayjob to become entrepreneurs? Chaotic but exciting.
• Learn stage production, fundamentals of storytelling, casting
• Learn about the book publishing industry
• Learn grassroots/guerrilla marketing and PR
• Free admission to concerts that are funny and access to the LA comedy scene
LEARN ABOUT US: getmortified.com
SEND RESUME TO: info@getmortified.com (no giant image attachments please)
ABOUT MORTIFIED MEDIA:
Mortified has been celebrated by The Today Show, This American Life, Newsweek, Entertainment Weekly, Bust, DailyCandy, Esquire, E! Daily Ten, and beyond. The company is run by David Nadelberg and Neil Katcher, both graduates of IC’s LA program.
Arts and Letters Entertainment
We are a high end talen management company in a relaxed and happy office on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood. We manage stars as well as developmental clients and produce feature films. In addition to contact with the clients, the intern will have hands on involvement in our operations.
Contact: Morgan Baker at 323-883-1070 (fax: 323-883-1067)
FILM DEVELOPMENT
Screen Gems (very positive response from this semester's intern)
The acquisitions and production department for Screen Gems is looking for spring interns. Recent films we have been involved with are STOMP THE YARD, THIS CHRISTMAS, UNDERWORLD, VACANCY, EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, SNATCH, WHEN A STRANGER CALLS, and SQUID AND THE WHALE. Duties include reading scripts, viewing submissions, general administrative tasks, preparation for film festivals/markets, and much, much more. We include you in script meetings, have you view features, and teach you how to perform coverage. This is a very hands on opportunity! You will become familiar with the Sony lot and many of its top executives. All internships require that the candidate is able to receive college credit. If you are intelligent, eager and ambitious, you will be a great fit at one of the most prolific acquisitions and production departments in Hollywood
To apply: Contact Nicole De Leon at Nicole_DeLeon@spe.sony.com or by fax at (310) 244-2037 with resumes and cover letters.
Escape Artists
Film Production company on the Sony/Columbia Studios lot seeks enthusiastic, hardworking interns. This is a great learning experience and opportunity to work with industry professionals. The company’s partners include producers of the upcoming film, The Great Debaters and have previously produced The Pursuit of Happyness, The Weather Man, Forrest Gump, Snatch, Wild Things, Donnie Brasco, Antwone Fisher etc.
To apply: email your resume to Jenna Block at jenna_block@spe.sony.com. Please write “intern inquiry” in the subject line. Or via fax at 310-244-2151
Double Feature Films
Double Feature Films is a motion picture production company. Some of our credits include Erin Brockovich, Along Came Polly, Out of Sight, Get Shorty, Pulp Fiction, Garden State, Be Cool etc. We most recently released World Trade Center and Freedom Writers. Intern duties will include reading scripts, writing coverage, performing research and the schedule is flexible.
Contact: Karen Willaman via email at: KarenWillaman@doublefeaturefilms.com, or by phone at 310-887-1120 (fax: 310-887-1168). Include a resume and cover letter.
Overture Films
Overture Films is a fully fledged independent studio whose goal is to realease 8-12 films theatrically per year. The productions/acqurisitions department has several projects in development, tracks and evaluates films showing in and outside of festivals, and oversses current Overture productions. Internship opportunities are available in both development/research and executive assistant positions.
Contact Ben Shields at: info@overturefilms.net. Include your resume and cover letter.
CP Productions (also very recommended)
CP Productions on the Paramount Lot is seeking interns who are hard-working, self-starters, eager to learn about development, and get a foot in the door. CP Productions is the newly launched company by Christine Peters (HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS) and Michael Cerenzie (BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD). We are looking for college students or recent graduates. Duties include phones, filing, errands, coverage, copying/scanning, and data entry. Learn the ins and outs of the entertainment industry and gain valuable desk experience. This is a great stepping stone to help you learn about the business or find your next job at an agency or production company. Candidates should have a professional phone manner, a strong work ethic, and be comfortable on PC/Mac platforms. Also, be generally positive, punctual and ready to learn. Must have own transportation. Two days per week preferred. FOR CREDIT ONLY. Email resumes to developmentintern@hotmail.com
Actual Reality
Actual Reality Pictures is a documentary film and television production company – please refer to our website, www.actualreality.tv, for credits and company reel. We are looking for an intern in our development department to help with research, brainstorming and some administrative duties. The successful candidate will learn about documentary film and television development and production, the process of generating materials to pitch shows to networks, and the ins and outs of receiving and reviewing pitches from outside sources.
Contact Jackie Moses via email: Jackie.moses@arp.tv. No phone calls please.
Lionsgate Entertainment
Lionsgate Entertainment is currently looking for Spring interns to work in the Development/Production Department. This is a unique opportunity to learn the various aspects of the film industry and be involved in the many projects in development at Lionsgate. Interns will focus on reading and evaluating scripts, working with executiveson various projects for the department as well as assist withscanning, photocopying and organizing production materials.
To Apply: Please send resumes to Charisse Nesbit at cnesbit@lionsgate.com. In your cover letter, please include your top 5 favorite films and the last 5 books you have read, and be please be prepared to cover a script as part of your consideration for the position.
Overbrook Entertainment
Overbrook Entertainment in Beverly Hills, CA is looking for enthusiastic, professional and hard-working interns interested in learning about film development. Internship responsibilities include both administrative work(answering phones, making copies, and filing) and development (reading, writing script coverage and research). Students will also have the opportunity to attend and participate in development meetings. This is an unpaid internship so all applicants must be eligible to receive college credit. Please send resume and cover letter to OEInternship@gmail.com or fax (310) 432-244
Scott Rudin Productions
Scott Rudin Productions (No Country For Old Men, There Will Be Blood, School of Rock, The Queen) is seeking Spring 08 Development/ Production Interns to start immediately. Ideal for Junior or Senior college students/Grad students. Great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of development at a top-tier production company. Lots of script reading and coverage, in addition to standard office duties (copying, filing, etc.). Internship is unpaid but we provide lunch and compensation for mileage. Please, email
resume/cover letter to nzayas@srpla.com
PUBLICITY
FOX
The Publicity department at FOX Broadcasting Company is currently in the process of hiring our Spring 2008 Internship Program. We are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing, incredibly motivated students who are interested in all facets of publicity, public relations, journalism, entertainment and communications. We know school keeps you busy, so we are willing to work around your schedules. We do ask that our interns work at least two days per week, preferably between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm. Your duties will consist of assembling and distributing clip packets, assisting show publicists and other staff with various daily functions such as media research, writing press releases and loglines, as well as aiding in special events such as press junkets, premiere parties, and photo shoots. Interns will be involved with FOX productions such as “American Idol," “Prison Break,” “24,” “HOUSE,” “The Simpsons,” “Back to You,” “Family Guy,” “American Dad” and several others.
We would truly appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss our program in further detail. We are a dynamic company with innovative ideas and high energy. Please send your resume and a cover letter via e-mail: Hayley.Stphilip@fox.com
MUSIC
Michael Smith Event Music
Michael Smith Event Music, a multi-media music-solutions company, desires an intern who is looking for a smart way to work in the music industry. MSEM offers custom background-music systems, live performance, custom playlist selection, and consulting services-serving top-tier fashion, entertainment, and hospitality brands internationally; including Fred Segal, Vanity Fair, Jaguar, Touchstone Pictures, ABC Network, and many others. As an Intern, you will assist with music programming, licensing and editing, maintaining an organized music library and office, as well as assisting with external events and installations. We are looking for someone who is tech savvy with an extensive knowledge of music. Further, you must be organized, a selfmotivator and able to work at least 20 hours a week.
Please send your resumeto marcy@smitheventmusic.com (note change from email)
NEW MEDIA/JOURNALISM
Mortified Media Seeks Interns
Mortified Media, an independent producer of comedic books, stage shows in eight US cities, web content and more, seeks interns to assist us about twice a week in our offices in Koreatown. We just moved into our office a few months ago and are putting the final touches on our second book. For our core needs, we just need anyone who is smart, friendly and happy to learn. You can come from any discipline (journalism, marketing, film, acting). That said, we would love to find people who have some tech skills as well.
• General office admin. (Filing casting documents; Organizing our data library)
• PR assistance (myspace, facebook, banners)
• Graphic design (a huge plus)
• Web coding: CSS, Flash, Html, PHP (any are a huge plus)
• Video/audio editing (a huge plus)
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
• Witness first-hand the inner workings of a very grassroots startup. Ever wonder what it is like when someone quits their dayjob to become entrepreneurs? Chaotic but exciting.
• Learn stage production, fundamentals of storytelling, casting
• Learn about the book publishing industry
• Learn grassroots/guerrilla marketing and PR
• Free admission to concerts that are funny and access to the LA comedy scene
LEARN ABOUT US: getmortified.com
SEND RESUME TO: info@getmortified.com (no giant image attachments please)
ABOUT MORTIFIED MEDIA:
Mortified has been celebrated by The Today Show, This American Life, Newsweek, Entertainment Weekly, Bust, DailyCandy, Esquire, E! Daily Ten, and beyond. The company is run by David Nadelberg and Neil Katcher, both graduates of IC’s LA program.
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