Summer Intern - Development

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

Gigantic Pictures, an independent film, documentary, and podcast production company located in Chelsea, is looking for dedicated, fast-learners interested in both narrative and documentary films, who want to obtain first-hand and practical experience in the industry. As part of Gigantic, you will be working in a close-knit office under the Director of Development, directly assisting our producers and the rest of the Gigantic staff.

Gigantic Pictures works with a small group of interns who we aim to equip with the practical knowledge and skills required for many entry-level film jobs, as well as those that can be applied to their own work. Each intern's experience is unique as we try, whenever possible, to focus intern projects on each individual's interests, current abilities, and future aspirations.

While your day-to-day tasks may vary, we consider our intern staff full members of our team, working with us under the title of Creative Executive. Some of our more general tasks range from creative projects, diving into research, receiving and covering scripts, managing our front desk, and occasionally assisting on set as a PA. In addition to working alongside the heads of Gigantic Pictures, interns also work directly with our writers, directors, and outside collaborators. Our goal is to provide you with as many educational and networking opportunities as we can to help you excel in your career.

Our internship runs from Late April or May through August, requiring a commitment of 2 days per week in office. This is a part-time, unpaid internship. We offer college credit, but it is not required. While we generally work with film students, anybody who is new to the industry and looking to learn new skills is welcome to apply.

We are interested in applicants who have the ability to join us at our Chelsea office, in-person.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong writing and analytical skills that will be employed while crafting executive summaries, letters and script coverage for our Director of Development.

• Organization and troubleshooting skills are a must. Ability to break down problems step-by-step.

• We love creative applicants, but those who also possess nuts and bolts producing skills (budgeting, logistics, etc) and strong research skills have the greatest success in our environment.

• Though significant film experience is a plus, this is a great opportunity for those who have little experience but do possess a great attitude, and are eager to learn.

What's In It For You:

• Supportive mentorship environment tailored to priming you for a full-time career in film.

• Real world, hands on experience at a production company, running the gamut from development to production. Looks great on a resume.

• Networking opportunities with producer, filmmakers, and fellow execs.

• Rounding out your experience, our offices share floorspace with our sister company, Gigantic Studios, a full service post-production house.

Additional Comments:

After more than two decades and nearly forty films, GIGANTIC PICTURES has built a reputation for high quality, intelligent, award winning festival favorites, socially relevant docs and elevated genre films. Recent productions include Ramin Bahrani's Oscar-shortlisted doc IF DREAMS WERE LIGHTNING for PBS, and Nira Burstein's cin'ma v'rit' documentary CHARM CIRCLE, winner of the Audience Award at Sheffield Doc/Fest. They also released their first podcast, MAFIA TAPES, in association with ID, which premiered in the Top Ten true-crime podcasts on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Other releases include Boaz Yakin's genre-bending thriller BOARDING SCHOOL (Momentum), Ramin Bahrani's documentary BLOOD KIN (Venice Film Festival) and recent Tribeca faves FRANK SERPICO (IFC/Sundance Selects) and NIGHT SCHOOL (Oscilloscope/PBS). Additional highlights include SXSW Grand Prize Winner and Emmy-nominated THE GREAT INVISIBLE (Participant Media/RADIUS/TWC), Independent Spirit and Gotham Award nominated, NAACP Image Award winning NIGHT CATCHES US starring Anthony Mackie and Kerry Washington (Magnolia), Sundance premiere DARE starring Emmy Rossum and Rooney Mara (Image), and Ramin Bahrani's Independent Spirit nominated GOODBYE SOLO, winner of the Venice Film Festival FIPRESCI International Critics Prize (Roadside Attractions). Recent television productions include the true crime docu-series KILLER LEGENDS (Chiller) and THE KILLING SEASON (A&E).