Film Director Internship
We are seeking a Director Intern based in Los Angeles to work in person alongside an established and highly respected director in the film industry. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the real-world directing and filmmaking process, from development and pre-production through on-set support.
This role is ideal for someone serious about pursuing a career in directing or film production and looking for direct mentorship and professional industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director with daily creative and production tasks
- Support pre-production activities including script coverage, shot lists, and research
- Help coordinate schedules, meetings, and creative materials
- Participate in creative brainstorming and development sessions
- Assist on set during shoots and in production meetings
- Organize treatments, visual references, and project files
- Provide general administrative and production support as needed
- Strong interest in film directing, production, or storytelling
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a film, media, or related program (preferred but not required)
- Basic understanding of filmmaking and production workflows
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional creative environment
- Reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Must be Los Angeles–based and available for in-person work
- Familiarity with industry tools (Google Workspace, Final Draft, etc.) is a plus
- Direct mentorship from an experienced, working film director
- Hands-on, in-person experience on professional film projects
- Exposure to both the creative and business sides of the film industry
- Portfolio-building experience and strong industry references
- Opportunity for continued collaboration based on performance