Valerie Steinberg Productions is seeking interns for summer 2025. VSP is an LA-based film & TV development and production company, dedicated to producing genre-smashing, risk-taking, boundary-pushing films for an international audience.
The duties for this position will include script coverage, talent research, literary scouting, as well as pre-production and production support.
By default, this is a creative development position (focusing on critical analysis of literary material and films), and depending on interest and need, there is also the opportunity to focus on film financing, casting, international co-production, sales/distribution, film festivals, business development, and/or intellectual property.
This film producing apprenticeship is an educational opportunity to gain industry knowledge while contributing to the efforts of driving forward a development slate.
We are seeking voracious readers with a deep love of cinema, strong opinions, excellent taste, and a sharp understanding of story and character in novels and screenplays. The ideal candidate would happily read two scripts before lunchtime, brings their own ideas to the table, and has a passion for discovering new voices. Film production experience is beneficial but not required.
In your cover letter, please detail any relevant experience as relates to film (filmmaking, screenwriting, film criticism, production, entertainment industry, or general cinephilia), and express your interest in this position and what you hope to gain from it. Include your geographical plans and preferences for the summer, as well as whether you’re eligible for the SEA (as per below). Also please mention a movie that you’ve seen recently which you liked, and one you didn’t like, and why.
Practicalities:
The summer program will begin on June 1st, with some prep reading in May. The Los Angeles portion will begin on June 16th. Given the nature of the independent film industry with shifting production schedules often until quite last minute, the details about location (and in-person vs. hybrid) will be confirmed by late spring. By default, interns will be expected to be in Los Angeles for 6-8 weeks, but this is subject to change if a film gets greenlit for prep or shoot over the summer. For this reason, we are also interviewing candidates who plan to be based in NYC, and the work may be hybrid at points in the summer. Candidates will be prioritized who can be adaptable regarding location and dates as per company needs.
Please note: This position is eligible for financial support through Yale’s Arts Apprenticeship program, which is part of the Summer Experience Award. Eligible students are those who have received any amount of financial aid this semester, with at least one term of Yale remaining, who have not yet received the SEA for a prior opportunity. Priority deadline Apr 1st, final deadline May 1st. If you are not eligible for the SEA, we would still love to see your application – and please note whether or not you are eligible for this opportunity. Additional sources of Yale funding may also be available, to be advised upon once a position is offered.
Qualifications:
We are seeking voracious readers with a deep love of cinema, strong opinions, excellent taste, and a sharp understanding of story and character in novels and screenplays. The ideal candidate would happily read two scripts before lunchtime, brings their own ideas to the table, and has a passion for discovering new voices. Film production experience is beneficial but not required.
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