Director's Assistant Intern
*If interested, please do not apply through Handshake.
Instead, email your resume to production@thereddoorfilms.film with the header “The Red Door Films Internship - Director's Assistant Intern”.
Academy Award-nominated director/producer Matia Karrell’s production company, The Red Door Films, is seeking a Director's Assistant Intern for Summer 2024. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn the key aspects of documentary production and assist producers with their work during post-production of Coming Home: Fight For A Legacy, the first-ever feature-length documentary about the Women Airforce Service Pilots, unsung heroes of WWII.
Key responsibilities include administrative duties (included but not limited to managing the company calendar, handling emails and tracking lists, and taking meeting notes), Google Drive organization, and story development and research.
Qualifications:
- Able to give 15+ hours a week (including company meetings)
- Knowledge of online media archives
- High level of organization
- Proficiency in Google Suite
- Understanding of Independent Film studio
- Self-motivated and independent
- Good writing skills
- Research and synthesis skills
- Detail oriented
- Administrative experience is a bonus
- Proactive and a self-starter
This is a remote unpaid internship for school credit. Hours are flexible, but looking for a minimum commitment of 15-20 hours/week. Preferred availability hours in the morning and early afternoon. The expected start date is end of April as soon as possible, but the date is flexible.
This internship will give you a hands-on understanding of documentary filmmaking, with a focus on research and story development. Through this mentorship program, you will connect with women who want you to succeed and will guide you along the way. Seeking enthusiastic candidates with strong computer skills who are highly organized, self-starters, and curious about all facets of the film production process.
If interested, please email your resume to production@thereddoorfilms.film with the header “The Red Door Films Internship - Director’s Assistant Intern”. Thank you!