OFEF Internships

The submission deadline for the 2009 internships has now passed. OFEF will be reviewing all qualified applicants thoroughly during the months of April and May. We want to thank everyone for their time and the number of packets we recieved this past year. We have no doubt all of you are very eager to hear who our finalists are. We will be calling you shortly.

We are now starting to look for candidates for 2010. The requirements and information needed is listed below.

Oklahoma Film & Education Foundation internships are designed to give qualified fulltime students (undergraduate and graduate) pursuing degrees at colleges and universities in the United States in-depth exposure to professional film production, techniques and practices. Students who have completed college or graduate school prior to December 31, 2009 ARE NOT eligible. Seniors who are graduating in 2010 ARE eligible to apply.

Administrative and/or production duties will be assigned to all interns; however, collective bargaining agreements within the industry preclude some internships from "hands-on" experience in certain areas.

*ALL POSITIONS ARE FULL-TIME FOR 5 TO 8 WEEKS

The Oklahoma Film & Education Foundation pays a $4,000 stipend to each intern accepted into the program, which will be allocated every two weeks. Applicable payroll deductions are made from payments. Interns will be responsible for their own housing, transportation, and living expenses.

All Oklahoma Film & Education Foundation internships are located in the Edmond area. Interns must have a car for transportation. In most cases, it is not possible to rent a car without incurring a surcharge if you are under the age of 25. In all cases, a major credit card is required for rental.

*The Foundation reserves the right to refuse placement in any category at any time.

How to Apply

ONLY ONE ENTRY PER STUDENT. To apply for an Oklahoma Film & Education Foundation internship, choose ONLY one category and submit the following materials:

1. Cover page indicating:

o name

o permanent home address & phone number (include cell phone and e-mail address)

o college or university and expected graduation date

o address and phone while attending college

o status: freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student

o major/minor & GPA

o number and title of category for which you are applying (see attached list)

o photo (optional)

2. Professional Statement of 300-400 words discussing your professional objectives, the specific reasons for your choice of category and your perception of what a professional does in this category.

3. Resume

4. Two letters of recommendation addressed to the Internship Committee (at least one must be from an academic) must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2010 or entry will not be considered (please mail with your entry, if possible)

5. Transcript(s) of ALL college courses and grades, both college and graduate school, if applicable (unofficial photocopies will be accepted)

Non-US citizens must submit an INS work authorization permit or CPT letter with application materials in order to be considered for a Oklahoma Film & Education Foundation internship. NO EXCEPTIONS! For details, check with your college or university.

Internship Categories


1. ART DIRECTION/PRODUCTION DESIGN Site: Art department of major studio or production company. Activities: Exposure to set design, construction, dressing, painting, graphics and practical locations adapted for TV production. Minimum requirements: Theater set design, and/or architectural background, including drafting. All applicants must submit portfolio of executed work including set photographs, drafting, designs, renderings, sketches or photographs of models. NO SLIDES or ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS.

2. BUSINESS AFFAIRS Site: Studio, network, or independent production company business/legal department. Activities: Observation and some participation in the negotiation for acquisition of material, employment of creative personnel and license agreements (between the network and program supplier.) Minimum requirements: Law or business major or TV/Film major with business/management courses.

3. CASTING Site: Studio casting department or office of casting director. Activities: Exposure to the casting process including arranging readings, heavy phones, clerical. Desirable background: Organizational and people skills. Knowledge of television movies, theater. Liberal arts, communication background, computer literate, good memory.
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4. CINEMATOGRAPHY Site: TV/Film studio. Activities: Exposure to primetime television and film production and equipment handling. Observation and assistance of the Director of Photography during pre-production, location/studio shooting and post production color correction. Minimum requirements: Strong motion picture/video/photography background. All applicants required to submit work sample on ½” videocassette or DVD. Original work can be film, digital or tape.

5. COMMERCIALS Sites: Commercial Advertising Agency, Production Company and Editorial Facility. Activities: Participate in commercial conception, organization, production and post production of commercials. Minimum requirements: TV/Film production major/minor.

6. COSTUME DESIGN Site: Wardrobe departments at studios and independent companies. Activities: Pre-production meetings; prepping show through to taping/filming; assisting designer or costumer in wardrobe purchase, rental, and made-to-order. Minimum requirements: Theater costume design and/or fashion design background. All applicants must submit a sample of their work (photographs of portfolio contents preferred, no more than 10

7. DEVELOPMENT FOR FILM Site: Studio or production company. Activities: Observe and participate (where applicable) in the evaluation of program ideas and literary material, selection of writers and oversight of script development. Desirable background: Creative writing, literature, theater arts. Liberal Arts/Communications.

8. DOCUMENTARY/NON-FICTION PRODUCTION Site: Production company or cable network. Activities: Exposure to production of documentaries and/or reality specials, segments or series. Can include research, studio/location production, and post production. Minimum requirements: Background in documentary production, research, writing, computer skills.

9. EDITING Site: Studio or production company. Activities: Observe post production of episodic, TV movie or mini-series. Exposure to film/tape non-linear systems. Minimum requirements: Film and tape editing courses. All applicants required to submit sample of film editing (no more than 10 minutes) on ½” videocassette or DVD.

10. NEW MEDIA Site: Network, studio, production company, interactive agency. Activities: Emphasis on the creation, delivery of interactive content that enhances the broadcast television, iptv, console or wireless experience. Minimum requirements: Courses in TV/Film/Interactive media production and/or creative writing/storytelling, experience and familiarity with interactive technologies and platforms.

11. LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION Site: Production offices and event location. Activities: Work with producers during pre-production and night of live event. Duties include phones, script organization, clerical, audio/video help and production assistant-type work. Requirements: Good organizational skills and ability to work in team. THIS INTERNSHIP WILL TAKE PLACE LATE JULY THROUGH MID-SEPTEMBER.

12. MOVIES FOR TELEVISION Site: Production Company. Activities: Subject to scheduling, will cover pre-production, production, production assistant duties. Minimum requirements: Production background, commitment to career in television.

13. POST PRODUCTION Site: Post production facility. Activities: Exposure to all aspects of post production. Minimum requirements: Editing course. All applicants required to submit work sample on ½” videocassette or DVD. Suggested length: 10 minutes.

14. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Site: Studio or production company. Activities: Organizing, scheduling, and budgeting of productions, some production assistant and general office duties. Minimum requirements: TV/Film major, computer skills.


15. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY Site: Public relations firm and/or entertainment company in-house PR department. Activities: Research and write news releases, assist in contacting all media press, attend meetings and news events. Minimum requirements: Strong writing skills. Major or minor must be in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Publicity or English.

16. SOUND Site: Audio post production facility. Activities: Exposure to all aspects of production and post production sound. Possible exposure to production sound on-set. Sound editing, supervision, mixing, transfer and studio management techniques, sound effects, music, Foley and dialogue. Minimum requirements: Some music and/or sound effects editing and mixing experience desired. Basic understanding of electronics, sound equipment and computers. Commitment to career in audio production.


17. FILM DIRECTING Site: TV station or production company. Activities: Overview of directing process, multi-camera or single-camera formats. Observe productions such as movies for television, soaps, episodic, variety, specials. Please indicate your first choice of camera format. There is no guarantee you will be interning at your first choice. Minimum requirements: Courses in directing and editing; experience on electronic cameras. Upon notification, finalists are required to submit work sample on ½” videocassette or DVD.

18. MOVIE SCRIPTWRITING Site: FILM SET. Activities: Overview of comedy or drama writing process that may include idea inception, story meetings, revision and production. Minimum requirements: Strong writing background. Applicants must submit an original scene (approx. four pages) from current comedy or drama series with logline for the scene/episode submitted. Upon notification, finalists must submit a complete original script (series episode, long form, or play)