Paid Intern - Script Development & Research
Shari Emami H.H.P.
Remote, USThis 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.
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
Salary/Benefits
$18.50
per hour
Pay plus letter of recommendation
Additional Information
Shari Emami, H.H.P. is a creative and professional practice founded by Shari Emami, an established holistic health practitioner, holistic health coach, and published author. The practice is grounded in authoritative health expertise and compelling media development, bridging the worlds of rigorous wellness education and powerful storytelling. With a strong foundation built on published works like Breaking Free From Pain and multimedia storytelling such as the feature screenplay Threads of Fire, the mission centers on exploring the profound connections between trauma, chronic conditions, and authentic human resilience. Whether through clinical health advocacy or character-driven cinematic narratives, every project is anchored in deep expertise, emotional truth, and a commitment to empowering others.
