Paid Intern - Script Development & Research

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Title: script coverage & Development (Paid Short-Term Project)
Location: Remote / Los Angeles, CA
Fall 2026
Compensation: Paid ($18.50/hour, flat monthly stipend of $200 for ~11 hours total)
Duration: 1 Month (Part-Time: ~2.5 hours per week)
About the Project
Are you a film professional or actor looking to sharpen your development eye on prestige, character-driven material?
With the character arcs and screenplay for the feature film Threads of Fire fully realized, we are bringing on a focused collaborator to provide professional script coverage and assist with targeted industry research.
logline:
After a traumatic car crash and an abusive relationship leave her body wracked with fibromyalgia, a holistic health practitioner fights to be believed-by doctors, by her family, and by herself-as she uncovers the hidden science connecting trauma, chronic pain, and healing.
'' Threads Of Fire'' is based off my book ''Breaking Free From Pain''. My name is Shari Emami, and I am an award winning author, holistic practitioner , guest speaker and published writer.

Tone & Comps:
In the vein of Still Alice, The Good Doctor, Cake, and Brain on Fire-a gripping exploration of resilience, medical gaslighting, and the mind-body connection.
What You Will Do (4-Week Scope)
Week 1 (Act One Coverage): Deep dive into the opening of the 110-page screenplay, evaluating foundational pacing, character voices, and the inciting incidents.
Week 2 (Act Two & Target Sourcing): Analyze middle-act structural flow while researching and curating a targeted list of boutique production companies and literary managers.
Week 3 (Act Three & Verification): Review the narrative climax and emotional resolution, while verifying direct submission paths for our industry outreach list.
Week 4 (Finalizing Assets): Consolidate comprehensive script coverage notes and organize our master tracking sheets.
What We Are Looking For
Film experience required: Demonstrated background in screenwriting, script coverage, development, or indie film production.
Acting experience is a strong plus: We highly value applicants with performance backgrounds who can evaluate character authenticity, emotional beats, and dialogue rhythm.
An analytical mindset with an eye for dramatic structure and a passion for elevated human-interest stories.
To Apply:
Send your resume and a brief note detailing your film/coverage background