Intern, Film Development- Spring 2027

Legendary Entertainment; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company outings

Team-building activities

Film screenings access

Job summary

Legendary Entertainment is seeking highly motivated film development interns for the Internship Program. Interns will read and evaluate scripts, and write coverage.

The internship includes light office duties and will engage in real projects, working with executives and team members in a dynamic environment. The program is part-time, paid, and allows up to 29 hours per week with a flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class prior to participation in the internship program
• GPA of 3.5 or above is highly preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Heavy script reading and coverage writing for incoming projects
• Aid in updating internal writer/director lists and creative grids
• Assist with research projects into properties being considered for feature adaptations
• Complete coverage summarizing stories and recommending projects for pursuit

Skills

Communication

Education

GPA 3.5+ preferred

Job description

Position Title: Intern, Film Development - Spring 2027

Location: Burbank, CA

Reporting to: Executive Director, Development

Application Window: October 14, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Program Dates: January 25, 2027 - April 2, 2027

Hourly Pay Range: $17.40 - $19.40

Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing, and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand that consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world's most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $20 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.

Our part-time, paid internship program provides hands-on experience in a dynamic, innovative environment within the entertainment industry. Interns can work up to 29 hours per week with a flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments. Participants will engage in real projects, gaining practical industry insights while developing professional skills through workshops and career-building sessions. The program also features guest speaker events with industry experts, networking opportunities with professionals and fellow interns, and exclusive perks such as company outings, team-building activities, and access to film and media screenings.

Summary

Legendary Entertainment is looking for highly motivated film development interns for the Internship Program. In addition to light general office duties, interns read and evaluate scripts, and write coverage. This is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of film development and production. Candidates must be hardworking self-starters, who are intelligent, personable, and creative with a base knowledge of and passion for film, diverse storytelling, culturally relevant content, talent and the entertainment industry. In addition, the intern will work closely with the executives and members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Heavy script and book reading.
• Complete coverage on incoming projects, summarizing the story and commenting on if it’s a project worth pursuing.
• Aid in the curating and updating master writer, actor and director lists for internal use as well as assisting with compiling and providing input on various internal creative grids and lists (ex: books, comics, video games, recent and classic films and TV shows, pop culture, culturally relevant content, etc.).
• Assist with research projects into properties that are being pursued for possible feature adaptations.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (Fall/Spring) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months
• A GPA of 3.5 or above is highly preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

More Information

Legendary Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. Legendary Entertainment does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, martial status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.