Intern - Sales
XYZ Films
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Part Time Unpaid Internship
XYZ Films is an integrated content company whose mission is to empower visionary storytellers from every corner of the planet. As an independent production company 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 films such as The Raid franchise, BAFTA winner Under the Shadow, and Sundance winner I Don't Feel at Home in this World Anymore.
XYZ Films is seeking an energetic and motivated Sales intern for 2 to 3 days per week, from 10am to 5pm. The internship is unpaid and no school credit is required.
Sales interns will be exposed to the worlds of domestic and international sales, and domestic acquisitions. They will read scripts and write coverage, where they will learn how to evaluate scripts 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 and closing a deal and the major deal points involved in a distribution deal, as well as the necessary steps one must take when preparing to attend a market/festival, and the festival circuit as a whole.
Throughout the internship, interns will have the opportunity to sit in on conference calls and meetings, and schedule Q&A sessions with all of the executives, allowing for a more in-depth learning experience.
SKILLS
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, MS Word, Excel, etc.)
• Independent, self-starter, proactive and motivated to learn
REQUIREMENTS
• Must be willing to commit a minimum of 12 weeks from the date of hiring
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have a laptop
• Must be passionate about Film, TV, and the entertainment industry as a whole
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.