Film Editing Intern/Junior Editor in a film distributor and producer in Berlin or Paris

Job Description

Based in Paris and Berlin, our collaborator stands at the forefront of auteur cinema as an international distributor and producer of bold, award-winning films. The company’s founder has collaborated with prominent and pioneering directors from the earliest stages of their careers. He has produced over forty films to date, the majority of which were selected for the main competitions at the Cannes, Venice, and Berlin film festivals. They received major prizes, including the Venice Golden Lion and two Palme d’Ors. 

With an international and dynamic workplace, employees benefit from robust support, significant responsibility, cross-departmental involvement, and clear career progression, along with the opportunity to work closely on projects by some of the most exciting and accomplished directors. The company continues to grow while diversifying its operations to include on-site cinemas, gastronomy, imports of organic wines, production and distribution of visual art, and restorations of milestones in film history.  

Alongside the respective directors, they are actively involved in the editing and post-production process of films. Currently, four films are in post-production. 

Tasks

They are looking for a globally minded and result-oriented colleague, with organisational skills and an avid interest in culture, to complete their team of thirty people working in a dynamic and international environment. You will assist the Editor, the Post-Production Coordinator, and founder. Main tasks include: 

• Occasionally assist editors or the director of the film with editing.
• Work alongside the marketing team to create trailers and excerpts (press clips, film stills, etc.) of the films.
• Plan and coordinate test screenings.
• Look for prospective test screening audiences; Improve and update the test screening audience database.
• Prepare transcripts of the discussions following test screenings.

Requirements

• Native or fully fluent English speaker with an excellent command of German and/or French.
• A third language is a plus (Italian or Russian in particular).
• Capable of synthesizing ideas in written form.
• Proficient with AVID, Premiere, and After Effect; Experience with DaVinci Resolve and/or Final Cut Pro is a plus.
• A cinephile with an interest in film analysis and an ability to formalize ideas.
• Flexible to work outside regular business hours and apt to deal with tight deadlines and stress.
• Apt to self-manage, prioritise, and accomplish different tasks simultaneously. 
• Able to demonstrate experience in the film industry (previous experiences in film post-production processes is a plus), as well as interest in how a film sales company functions.
• A team player apt to collaborate in a fast-paced and dynamic workspace with a proactive approach towards processes.

Conditions

• As an internship: 1200€ / month before taxes.
• As a junior editor on a freelance basis.
• Work in an international and multilingual environment with a friendly and motivational atmosphere, alongside committed and team-oriented colleagues.
• Gain valuable experience in editing while following the entire editing process and seeing the impact it can have on the audience.
• Gain insight on the independent film industry while working on unique films.

 

Availability

• Start date: According to availability
•  Duration: 6 months.
• Full time.

Location

• Paris or Berlin