ReelShort Summer Internship Program - 2025 Job at Crazy Maple Studio, Culver City, CA

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  • Crazy Maple Studio
  • Culver City, CA

Job Description

  • Program Duration : 8 weeks
  • Internship Period : June 30th, 2025 - Aug 29th, 2025
  • Location : Culver City, CA
  • Target Students: Rising college/university seniors or juniors majoring in Film Production, Media Studies, Communication, Performing Arts, or related fields
  • Number of Openings : 5 headcounts
  • Application Deadline : June 13th, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

💡 About the Program

ReelShort, the #1 vertical short-form content platform in the U.S., is proud to launch our Summer Internship Program! This is an 8-week immersive opportunity designed for aspiring filmmakers and media professionals to gain hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing segments in the entertainment industry — short-form vertical storytelling.

You won’t just be observing — as an intern, you’ll be embedded in real production , post-production , and talent management teams, actively contributing to casting, content development, on-set operations, and post-production. This is your chance to help bring the next viral short-form series to life and gain a full-cycle understanding of how hits are made in the vertical drama space.

If you're excited to bring ambitious, high-quality, short-form content to millions of viewers worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.

🎥 Internship Tracks

Interns will be placed into one of the following tracks based on interest, skillset, and team needs:

  • Production Team
    • Assist with script development, shot planning, budgeting, and scheduling
    • Participate in real-time, on-site vertical drama filming
    • Support the production team in delivering game-changing shooting experiences
    • Observe the post-production process, including offline editing
  • Casting and Talent Relations
    • Conduct research on talents in the vertical drama space
    • Active / Project-Focused: Research emerging talents for ongoing projects
    • Strategic / Insight-Driven: Identify and analyze talent trends within the vertical short-form content landscape
    • Coordinate and support events such as casting calls, auditions, premieres, and fan engagement activities
  • Post-Production Team
    • Collaborate with editors, VFX artists, and coordinators to shape the final version of vertical short-form content
    • Assist in managing post-production timelines, ensuring projects meet ReelShort's turnaround goal
    • Observe and contribute to key phases such as offline editing, color correction, sound mixing, and final delivery
    • Help organize assets, maintain workflow documentation, and support editorial efficiency
    • Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve
    • Analyze editing styles and narrative structures unique to vertical storytelling for mobile-first platforms

🌟 Program Highlights

  • Gain hands-on experience working on real, high-impact vertical short-form content projects
  • Build your network by collaborating with leading producers, directors, and creative executives
  • Receive personalized mentorship and one-on-one career guidance
  • Top-performing interns may receive letters of recommendation from Executive Producers or Producers
  • Exceptional interns who meet departmental criteria and are eligible for full-time employment may be considered for post-graduation full-time opportunities

Requirements

📋 Application & Selection Process

Step 1: Online Application Submission
Interested candidates must complete an online application form (please use the "Apply for this job" button to submit your application), which includes:

  • A current resume
  • Responses to the general questions and team-specific questions :
    • Each of our three departments — Production , Post-Production , and Talent Management — has prepared 3 short questions.
    • Applicants are required to answer the questions from two teams of their choice (6 questions total).
    • Responding to all 9 team-specific questions is welcome but not mandatory. You may enter "N/A" for the team you are least interested in.
  • Portfolio (if applicable)

Step 2: Application Review
Our recruitment team will carefully review all submissions. Candidates will be shortlisted based on:

  • Relevant academic background or hands-on experience
  • Alignment with ReelShort’s content, platform vision, and storytelling style
  • Clear communication, creativity, and enthusiasm for the industry

Step 3: Interview Stage
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a virtual interview (20–30 minutes via video call), focusing on:

  • Team and cultural fit
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Collaboration style and adaptability

Step 4: Offer & Onboarding
Final decisions will be made following interviews. A total of 5 candidates will receive official offers to join the program.

  • An 8-week full-time commitment is required
  • Program start date, onboarding details, and assigned team placement will be shared upon acceptance

Benefits

Crazy Maple Studio, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws

Job Tags

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