International Sales & Distribution Intern - Fall 2026
About The Position
NEON internships are built around real work, the kind that actually appears in the world and moves the needle for films we believe in. For students looking to break into the industry, there's no better place to learn how independent film travels globally, build meaningful connections, and get mentored by people who genuinely love what they do. This internship is part of NEON's Undergraduate Internship Program, which gives you more than a single-team experience. Beyond working closely with your International Sales & Distribution colleagues, you'll take part in structured programming, get cross-functional exposure across the company, and go through professional development alongside a cohort of fellow interns.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college/university.
- Individuals with a passion for independent film and a proactive, positive attitude.
- Strong computer skills, especially in Google Docs and Excel.
- A collaborative spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Cultural literacy and a curiosity to engage with marketing and distribution campaigns.
- Quick learner with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong communication and analytical writing abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship in sales or marketing in film is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Sales market support: help track competitive projects, screening RSVP lists and link requests, generating availability listings, helping with the market shipment and office set-up, and (during the American Film Market in November) assist with our sales office during the market
- Box Office research: pulling box office reports weekly for the independent international distribution landscape, and for evaluating individual projects
- Script Evaluation: reading scripts and writing coverage, learning how to evaluate with international sales value in mind
- Marketing/Publicity: updating and tracking international festival requests, compiling international reviews and press breaks, updating grids of new marketing assets, and tracking/reviewing localized artwork
- Other research/support as needed: i.e. research on a specific territory, film, or talent
- Partake in team duties such as office support, film presentations, social sweeps, festival review coverage, and special events staffing
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of $18.00
- Academic credit is optional, and we can provide any required documentation to support credit eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
