NEON International Sales & Distribution Intern, Summer 2026
About The Position
NEON internships focus on real-world experience and supporting boundary-pushing projects that define our brand. For college students interested in creative careers, securing an internship with a leading independent film studio like NEON can be a major career booster, providing hands-on industry exposure, valuable connections, and mentorship from professionals passionate about visionary cinema. Here's what makes the NEON Internship Program unique: Dive Deep: Get hands-on experience in various aspects of film distribution, from marketing and publicity to acquisitions and theatrical sales and distribution. Find Your Fit: We tailor your internship to your interests and skills, placing you on projects that excite you. Become Part of the Team: Our internship program is a collaborative experience. You get to work alongside industry veterans who are passionate about nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and industry leaders. What You Can Expect to Take Away from the Internship: This internship provides a unique opportunity for your creativity and ideas to thrive while offering a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of film distribution. Opportunities for professional growth and the chance to discover hidden skills Insights into the entertainment industry and behind-the-scenes processes Connections that extend beyond your academic journey Real-world experiences that will equip you with the confidence to pursue your next endeavor International Distribution Intern Duties: The NEON International department covers acquisitions, sales, distribution, marketing, and publicity for all the film titles we represent worldwide rights for. Here are a few examples of tasks you can expect as an intern with the International team: 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 NEON all-intern tasks: partake in team duties such as office support, film presentations, social sweeps, festival review coverage, and special events staffing
Requirements
- Eligibility requires you to be an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college/university, and returning to course work for at least one semester/quarter after completing the Summer internship
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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