Job Title: Internship (Various)
Company: Highland Film Group & The Avenue
Full or Part Time: Part Time, Unpaid Internship
City: Los Angeles, CA (6310 San Vicente Blvd, 90048).
Type: Hybrid: In Person & Remote
Salary: Unpaid, College Credit
Term: Fall 2026
Overview
Led by founding partners Arianne Fraser and Delphine Perrier, Highland Film Group (HFG) is an independent worldwide sales, film financing, production and distribution company. Launched in 2010, HFG has had success across a wide range of film genres and platforms, building a reputation for handling high-octane films in the action/thriller/horror space, focusing on cast, director, and filmmaker driven content.
Launched in 2020, The Avenue is Highland Film Group’s US distribution division and handles all aspects of distribution, from theatrical through home entertainment to television/SVOD. The Avenue is dedicated to partnering with filmmakers and leading them into innovative ways of marketing and distribution so their stories can reach the widest audience.
The Highland Film Group Department
Highland Film Group’s global Sales, Marketing, and Acquisitions division manages the positioning, packaging, and worldwide distribution of a 25+ film annual slate. The team creates sales materials and campaigns for major markets (AFM, EFM, Cannes), prepares key art and trailers, tracks rights and deal terms, and supports distributors across theatrical, digital, AVOD, FAST, and TV. The Acquisitions & Development arm conducts competitive research, script and materials coverage, and helps package projects for international financing and sales. Together, the department drives HFG’s global strategy and provides buyers with the tools needed to maximize each film’s commercial potential.
The Avenue Department
As an emerging independent film studio, The Avenue’s Marketing & Distribution team works closely with Domestic Acquisitions & Development to shape, position, and launch a wide range of films for the U.S. marketplace. While this role is primarily focused on marketing, the department’s collaborative workflow provides exposure to how projects are evaluated, acquired, and built for release. The Avenue is recognized for its innovative, adaptable 360-degree marketing campaigns and strategic distribution approaches across theatrical and home entertainment. The division is led by two seasoned industry executives with decades of experience spanning development, marketing, and distribution.
Available Internship Tracks:
Global Film Marketing — Highland Film Group
Gain hands-on experience in the global marketing of feature films by helping shape international campaigns, developing sales presentations and marketing materials, contributing to key art and trailer strategy, and preparing titles for major film markets including Cannes, AFM, EFM, and TIFF.
US Domestic Marketing & Distribution — The Avenue
Focus on theatrical and home-entertainment marketing, campaign asset development, social media strategy, promotions, and release execution for The Avenue’s domestic slate.
Acquisitions & Development — Highland Film Group / The Avenue
Support the international and domestic acquisitions and development teams through script coverage, marketplace and competitive analysis, festival and market research, cast-availability tracking, packaging evaluation, and assistance with acquisitions, financing, and sales.
Global Film Sales — Highland Film Group
Support the sales executives in preparing and delivering materials to global buyers, organizing sales assets, managing availabilities, tracking deal terms, and coordinating with distributors across all major territories for theatrical, digital, AVOD, FAST, and TV sales.
What You Will Do
As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience across film marketing, distribution, acquisitions, and global sales. Working closely with our team, you’ll support day-to-day operations while learning how films are discovered, evaluated, marketed, and positioned for buyers around the world. We’re looking for someone proactive, detail-oriented, curious, and comfortable asking questions as they grow.
You’ll collaborate across departments, manage tasks with accuracy and creativity, and maintain confidentiality. You’ll also have opportunities to assist with industry events such as premieres, screenings, film markets, and press activities.
This internship is an ideal stepping-stone for those seeking a career in film, with mentorship and exposure to both domestic studio operations and international sales workflows.
Key Responsibilities (Across All Departments)
· Assist in script coverage, acquisitions research, slate tracking, and competitive analysis
· Support global sales with buyer outreach, market prep, availabilities, and asset organization
· Help develop marketing materials including social content, trailers, key art, and synopses
· Conduct data and audience research to support domestic distribution and global sales strategy
· Maintain and update contact sheets, release schedules, rights/territory trackers, and project databases
· Contribute to brainstorming sessions for campaigns, promotions, and social media ideation
· Assist with event coordination for screenings, markets, junkets, and premieres
· Ensure smooth daily operations across Marketing, Distribution, Acquisitions, and Sales teams
Required Qualifications & Skills
· Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application
· Currently enrolled in college courses or a graduate from an accredited United States* college
· Eligible for unrestricted work authorization within the United States*
· Willing to accept an unpaid position and capable of receiving college credit or providing a school acknowledgment letter for educational purposes
Desired Qualifications & Skills
· Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Effective multitasking and organizational abilities
· Prior experience in the movie industry is advantageous
· Marketing Roles: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Apps, particularly Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects, is a plus and highly encouraged
· Familiarity with Mailchimp email builds is also a bonus
· Passion for movies or the entertainment industry is essential
· A positive attitude, a good sense of humor, and a friendly demeanor are valued characteristics
Perks You Will Receive
An internship like no other that gives you some insight on how a Hollywood studio and sales agency are run and provide you answers that you wouldn’t get anywhere else. We also have free snacks and coffee, and other perks.
Contact Us
To apply for this internship, please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate to info@theavenue.film. In your email, please list the track you would like to be considered for in order of preference. Additionally, kindly include your potential availability for two or three days per week during the duration of the internship period. Example: M, T, TH (or Monday, Tuesday, Thursday). It is not required if you do not know your fall schedule yet.
