Summer Intern - International Sales & Distribution
XYZ Films
Culver City, CAPart Time Unpaid Internship
XYZ Films is seeking an independent, proactive and motivated International Sales intern for 2 to 3 days per week with flexible hours. The internship is unpaid and school credit can be provided.
The International Sales Intern will be exposed to the worlds of international film sales and markets as well as film finance and operations within a company.
Interns will be asked to do general administrative and project based tasks. They will learn how to evaluate scripts and screeners from a sales perspective and will weigh in on criteria such as commerciality, marketability, appropriate cast, etc. They will learn about the art of negotiating/closing a deal and the major deal points involved in a distribution deal. Additionally they'll participate in the necessary steps one must take when preparing to attend a market/festival and the festival circuit (EFM, Cannes, TIFF & AFM) as a whole.
Throughout the internship, interns will have the opportunity to sit in on company conference calls and meetings and schedule Q&A sessions with all executives in each department allowing for a more in-depth and well-rounded learning experience. Interns will also be taught essential entry-level desk coverage skills so they are prepared for their first job in the industry. Interns at XYZ have the unique opportunity to learn how films are made from the ground up by getting exposure to each department.
SKILLS
Basic Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, MS Word, Excel, etc.)
Proficient/confident in typing & speaking English.
Independent, self-starter, proactive, motivated to learn with a positive attitude.
Confident with script coverage
REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to start in person on the 28th May 2024.
Must be willing to commit a minimum of 12 weeks from the date of hiring
Must have a laptop
Must be passionate about Film, TV, and the entertainment industry as a whole
Able to travel to our offices based in La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
Open to an applicant in another state who maybe able to be physically at the office for part of the internship & we may consider you for other internships within the team if we feel you're better suited.
Please keep in mind the application process is very competitive. Should there be an interest in your candidacy, a member of our team will contact you.
Deadline for Application: 20th May 2024
Additional Information
XYZ Films is an integrated content company whose mission is to empower visionary storytellers from every corner of the planet. As an mini studio and worldwide sales agency, the company is uniquely suited to identify talented filmmakers and bring their stories to life. XYZ was founded in 2008 by Nate Bolotin, Nick Spicer, and Aram Tertzakian. XYZ has been behind award-winning and popular films such as THE RAID franchise, MANDY, ARCTIC and most recently the Netflix hits STOWAWAY,BLACKOUT & HIDDEN STRIKE.
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