The Story Editing Internship 2010 is now accepting applications.
The opportunities for our Interns to observe and work with senior professionals are invaluable for developing the complex skills required - not only the ability to analyze story, character, genre and theme, but also the interpersonal skills required in the delicate task of guiding creative work and mediating between writer and producer.
The training program for 2010 includes:
1. Participation in the Praxis Summer Workshop, consisting three days of script readings and discussions, followed by private sessions between Praxis advisors and their writers. The Interns will also attend meetings with producers and other professionals who advise the writers on both creative and practical issues.
2. Each Intern will be placed in the development office of a reputable Production Company in her/his region for a two or three week position to gain practical training and experience. Previous internships have been sponsored by Anagram Pictures, Brightlight, Strada Films, Infinity Pictures, and Triptych Media.
3. A supervised story editing project on a short film in preproduction (optional).
The Story Editing Internship is open to interested individuals from across Canada.
Please note that there is one bursary to cover travel expenses for a successful applicant from outside the Lower Mainland. Signify on your application if you wish to apply for this bursary.
All applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
Applications must include:
• a letter describing your experience and intent, and how you expect to benefit from the internship
• a brief resumé
• the names and contact information of three references
• two samples of script analysis that you've written for feature film scripts or series television
Deadline for applications is 4pm Friday, May 7th.
Send your package to the Praxis office: Suite 3120 - 515 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3