Interns Needed for Feature Film

Feature Film – Parkside Pictures needs a few interns:

1. Prod. Office Interns
2. Set Interns to PA
3. Art Dept. Interns

All intern positions are for experience and references only, they are not paid positions.  Please contact crew@parksidepictures.com

Pre-Pro Dates:
13 May – 31 May

Principle Shoot Days:
3 June – 28 June

Wrap:
1 July – 5 July

Summer Internship at Brentwood Communications International

Andrea Heiserman is a post coordinator at Brentwood Communications International, Inc. located in Los Angeles, CA. They are looking for a few summer interns.

Please see more about the company at bciitv.com. They produce shows, commercials, and webisodes internally as well as work as a post/editorial house for 6 different networks including Travel Channel, Discovery, Velocity, Speed, HGTV, and Veria. They currently have around 23 projects in production/post.

The internship is for credit only, unpaid, will start as soon as possible, and is for the summer (although could extend longer for the right person). This is an incredible opportunity for anyone who is serious about working in television or film, especially for someone wanting to work in post production (although they believe that if you know how post operates you’re a better hire in the field.)

Candidates should send their resume, including GPA and major, as well as a cover letter to my email address below (andi@bciitv.com).   The deadline for this application is Monday, May 27th. 

*Also, remember, to receive credit from LAFS/LARS for an internship, you must have at least a 2.75GPA, and no holds on your financial records.*

Brian Kennedy Intenship

Superstar music producer, Brian Kennedy is looking for a few interns.

Two students have already been hired and they are looking for more. Brian has produced for Chris Brown, Rihanna, Brandi, Jennifer Hudson, New Kids On The Block and more.  The intership is based in North Hollywood. You must be available 2 days a week and be able to get to and from North Hollywood on your own.

Interning duties include everything from assisting engineers, to cleaning, and doing basic runner duties as well.

To apply for this internship, please send an e-mail to Career Advisor, Jordan Plosky at jplosky@lafilm.com, with the subject line “Brian Kennedy Intenship”.  Attach a resume, and brief cover letter.  Any submissions that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Good luck!

 

Interns with On-Set Experience Needed

Short Film Production looking for students with basic production/on set experience!

Different intern positions available!

Basic Description:

“Sophie” is a project that has been coming to fruition over the past few weeks. The 17 page short drama is scheduled to shoot over five production days predominately in the downtown Los Angeles area. The following positions are intended for each individual to gain experience and to work hand-in-hand on set work with industry professionals. Meals and credit will be provided.

To apply you must be available from:

May 22nd through May 27th 2013

Positions available:

Script Supervisor

Candidate ideally held this experience before on a student project. You will be working directly with and next to the Director, keeping detailed notes of coverage and what happens in each scene/shot.

Production Assistant, two positions available

Ideally you have some production experience but not required. Work directly with the assistant directors and producer to move the production along. There will be times and opportunities for you to help our in a variety of departments from production, art and G/E.

Grip and Electric Intern

You know how to work a C-stand and set up basic lights. You will only work in the G/E department working under the Gaffer or Key Grip gaining on set experience. Production will have a variety of tools to work with.

Art Intern

The production is looking for someone who ideally can make their own choices quickly in all things art department. You will be working with the production designer as well as dressing and prepping sets with some instructions by the art director, there will be times where prepping sets will be in your hands.

To Apply:

Please e-mail a brief and short paragraph about yourself as well as a resume to: intern.sophie@gmail.com

Please state the position you’re applying for as well as your name in the subject line i.e.: Art Intern – John Doe

What’s Trending Internship

What’s Trending is looking for interns interested in web video production & creative work. Your job will be assisting production and the writing staff while shooting live and produced field segments. Running errands, receiving guests and administrative duties are a major part of the internship.

Interns are required to have outgoing, self-starter attitude as well as a flexible schedule. An enthusiasm for the digital community and the burgeoning market of digital entertainment is widely encouraged. Understanding social media and interactivity is a focal point.

The show is daily, but we can be flexible based on your availability. You will be required to give notice if you commit to something else during the term of the internship. We are located 3 blocks from LAFS.

Contact: shira@whatstrending.com if interested.  The title of your email should include LAFS Internship.  Please contact career development if you’re accepted for an internship.

http://www.whatstrending.com

http://www.twitter.com/whatstrending

http://www.facebook.com/whatstrending

http://www.youtube.com/whatstrending

 

About What’s Trending:

What’s Trending is the Primetime Emmy-nominated daily live center of the YouTube universe, bringing audiences the hottest videos and personalities on YouTube every Monday through Friday. Like MTV was to music videos, What’s Trending is to YouTube. What’s Trending entertains a whole new generation with the best of YouTube, showcasing the culture at the center of this worldwide phenomenon.

Shira Lazar, named “Most Powerful Women in Tech 2011” by Fast Company, and IAWTV winner and Webby nominee for best online host, hosts each 20-minute, daily television-quality episode.

The show brings together a unique mix of the biggest influencers on YouTube, like Shay Carl, Shane Dawson, and iJustine, who reach millions of people online everyday with the biggest celebrities anywhere like Richard Branson, will.i.am, Common, and many others in a truly groundbreaking format.

 

What’s Trending features the best elements of traditional talk formats, from live musical performances to creative packages and segments with guests.  What’s Trending combines them with interactivity via Google+ Hangouts and YouTube’s live chat for a experience unlike any other on any platform.

Discount for The GRAMMY Museum

For groups of 10 or more, LAFS and LARS students can receive discounted tickets at the low price of $10 per person.

The GRAMMY Museum offers great memberships, great exhibits, and they also do fantastic workshops that include talks with leaders in the industry.

There are backstage programs that include private performances and talks with industry leaders. In the past they have had Lady Gaga, Ringo Star, Kaskade, Muse and more.

Make sure you call them ahead of time to ensure the museum is available. If you have any questions please contact Aaron Kaniecki at akaniecki@aegworldwide.com.

Show Me Sunset & Vine Video Contest

The Central Hollywood Coalition and the Sunset & Vine Business Improvement District Present: SHOW ME SUNSET & VINE

Video Contest Guidelines

This competition is open to all filmmakers (amateur and professional) and anyone with a desire to participate and share their creativity and passion for Hollywood! Entrants under eighteen (18) must have a parent or legal guardian sign the Participant’s Agreement for them.

WHAT?

Participants are asked to create a short video, no more than 5 (five) minutes long, showing what Sunset and Vine means to them. Working individually or in small teams, participants may only use cell phone cameras or other similar personal video devices. Professional camera equipment is not allowed and films made using such equipment will not be eligible. The film may be edited using any means available. Any music or pre-recorded sound effects are allowed but participant must have the rights to use them.

WHEN?

Films must be completed and received by the Show Me Sunset & Vine Short Film Contest Committee by Thursday, May 16, 2013. The Committee will select the finalists for public voting. On Thursday, May 23, 2013, the voting period will open on the Hollywood HQ Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/HollywoodHQ). Only the finalists, as selected by the Committee, will enter into the public voting round.

WHERE?

Videos should be filmed within the boundaries of the Sunset & Vine Business Improvement District (BID) and include at least three (3) of the twelve (12) landmarks listed on the next page. For a map of the BID boundaries, see next page.

WHY?

In conjunction with the 2nd annual Sunset & Dine event (www.sunsetanddine.org), the board of the Central Hollywood Coalition (CHC), which manages the Sunset & Vine BID, would like to continue the tradition of inviting the community to help creatively showcase the area in the Sunset & Vine District as a unique, vibrant and exciting destination that is home to creative individuals, businesses and organizations. The selected films will be used by the Sunset & Vine BID for marketing and public relations purposes. The creators of the selected films will also be awarded with honors and prizes, including one (1) $500 grand prize for each category (18 years of age or under, and over 18). The selected films will be determined by a public vote and at the discretion of the Committee.

HOW?

Finished films should be submitted on DVD or computer file (disc, flash drive or e-mail), to the office of the Hollywood Property Owners Alliance, 1680 N. Vine Street, Suite 414, Hollywood CA, 90028 by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013. See additional rules on next page.

Questions should be directed to Devin Strecker, Manager of Communications and Social Media, Hollywood Property Owners Alliance, at (323) 463-6767 or devin@hollywoodbid.org.

Additional Rules and Guidelines All films must be viewable by a public audience; violence, foul language or lewd content is not permitted.

Any unlawful or inappropriate behavior is prohibited and will result in disqualification Participants must not incorporate copyrighted music into their films

The filmmakers must have the permission of all actors/extras featuring in any film Films are permitted to use superimposed text.

Landmarks in the Sunset & Vine BID

  • Cinerama Dome
  • Sunset Media Tower
  • Hollywood Athletic Club
  • Sunset Vine Tower
  • Amoeba Records
  • Cat & Fiddle
  • Sunset Bronson Studios
  • AMPAS Pickford Center
  • Taglyan Cultural Center & Armenian Church • Villa Elaine
  • LA Film School
  • Chase Bank 

Discount for The Los Angeles Film Festival

What are the perks of being a Los Angeles Film School student? Discounts to The Los Angeles Film Festival! The good folks at LAFF are offering us a discount for opening day film screenings and events.

Man Of Steel is going to be doing a pre-screening before the festival, and Spike Jonze is going to be doing a Q&A session(!!!)

Pixar’s Monsters University  will be shown on June 18th. 

Purchase your tickets online, and enter the promo code 0112AK for a discount (Valid till May 15th)

Visit www.lafilmfest.com for more info on pricing, dates and time.

Relevé Entertainment and L. Plummer Media Internships

Relevé Entertainment and L. Plummer Media are looking for an intern for a Music Supervisor that works with music in TV and film.

You can find out more about these companies simply by Googling them.

This is a great opportunity for someone to get some real experience on current projects.

Students will need to fill out queue sheets and other various tasks. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to multitask, and able to log, organize and more.  There is a minimum of 4 hours a week.  Also, for the right candidate, there is potential to transition to paid work from this internship.

To apply, please e-mail Career Advisor, Jordan Plosky at jplosky@lafilm.com with the subject line “Releve”.  Include your resume and cover letter.   The deadline for this application is 5pm, Thursday, May 16th.  Applications that do not  meet these criteria will not be considered.  Thank you and good luck!

NHMC MediaCon Discount for LAFS

The National Hispanic Media Coalition‘s MediaCon is the perfect opportunity for those interested in the media industry who want to get involved and network with media executives, corporate diversity and marketing representatives, producers, directors and writers.

You will gain information from many areas of the media industry to include: 

  • Learning about alternative routes for Creating, Monetizing and Distributing content.
  • Get tips on which Hollywood Agents and Managers are key players and how to gain access.
  • Hear from successful Latino producers, writers and directors share their experiences and expertise.
  • Learn how advertisers are reaching the Latino Consumers.
  • Listen to Show runners talk about “running” the show and their journey getting there.
  • How to use Social Media to promote your brand or project.

To attend MediaCon at the discounted student rate, please register online at mediacon.eventbrite.com.

 

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