Acquisitions Intern
The Acquisitions Intern is an integral part of the Acquisitions team. They will learn about the entirety of the acquisitions process – how we read and evaluate scripts and screen finished films; how we source and track projects; how we prepare for film festivals; and how we fit into the studio system as an independent, theatrical distributor.
We are seeking an intern who has a passion for independent film and who wants to deepen their understanding of the lifecycle of a film from script stage through its release.
Role Responsibilities:
- Read scripts and screen finished films for potential acquisition; evaluate and provide verbal or written feedback on projects
- Script coverage as needed
- Assist with project tracking in AirTable
- Miscellaneous department research projects
Desired Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Highly organized
- Curiosity and interest to learn about Acquisitions
- Prior experience with script coverage preferred
The intern will report directly to the Vice President of Acquisitions and will be supervised by the Acquisitions Coordinator.
Qualifications:
Bleecker Street interns must be authorized to work in the U.S. They must commit to at least two full days per week (Monday + Wednesday and/or Thursday) and be enrolled at an accredited college or university, working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Interns must be at least 18 years of age and be a standing sophomore or above. Candidates should possess advanced Mac computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office and Internet research, preferably also with experience in Adobe Suite or Avid. Intern Candidates should show initiative and be open to learning. They must have in place a reliable way to commute to and from the office, work well in a professional office environment, and – last but not least – have a passion for movies.
Requirements:
Those interested should submit a cover letter and a resume with their work/volunteer experience, school affiliation, area(s) of study.
About:
Bleecker Street is an independent studio founded in 2014 by Andrew Karpen and is now led by CEO Kent Sanderson. Bleecker has released almost 100 films, all theatrically, and has established itself as a trusted label and champion of both commercial and filmmaker-driven cinema, curating an impressive and lauded slate that extends across all genres. Its releases have included films from auteurs like Mike Leigh (Hard Truths), Steven Soderbergh (Logan Lucky, Unsane) and Debra Granik (Leave No Trace); Oscar-nominated films including Captain Fantastic and Trumbo; and works to bring brilliant new voices in cinema like Academy Award®-winner Guy Nattiv (2024 Oscar-nominee Golda), Kitty Green (The Assistant), Fran Kranz (Spirit Award-winner for Mass), and Laurel Parmet (Spirit Award-nominee for The Starling Girl) to the big screen.
Bleecker's upcoming titles include Victorian Psycho, Zachary Wigon's period thriller starring Maika Monroe and Jason Isaacs, which premiered in Un Certain Regard at this year's Cannes Film Festival and is opening September 25; Academy Award-winning documentarian Alex Gibney’s Musk; Anton Corbijn’s thriller A Talent for Murder starring Helen Mirren as legendary writer Patricia Highsmith; legendary filmmaker Mike Leigh’s next film Tender Loving Care; Harmonia, the cult thriller directed by Academy Award®-winner Guy Nattiv and starring Carrie Coon, Bella Ramsey, Odessa Young, and Lily James; and When Darkness Loves Us, the Emilia Clarke-led horror film from director James Ashcroft, set for 2027.