Cinematography Intern
- Job title: Cinematography Intern
- Employer: Ineffable Films (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
- Job type: Internship
- Work setting: Remote (optional in-person in San Diego, NYC, LA, or Boston)
- Duration: Summer
- Time commitment: 10 hours per week
- Compensation: unpaid / academic credit eligible
- Apply by: July 27
About Ineffable Films
Ineffable Films is a nonprofit on a mission to open the film industry to emerging and underserved storytellers. We do it through mentorship, festival access, hands-on education, and community screenings, with work that stretches from San Diego to New York to Boston to a creative partnership in Bandung, Indonesia. Stories are at the center of everything we make, and we are looking for cinematographers who can capture them beautifully.
The Role
We are looking for a Cinematography Intern to help shape how our stories look on screen. You will plan and shoot footage for short-form pieces, Global Lens content, and the films we support, using camera and light to bring a director’s vision to life. Alongside that, you’ll be part of a community of filmmakers where you can sharpen your craft, get feedback, and lend your eye to the creators we support.
What you’ll do
- Plan shots, framing, and lighting for short-form and supported projects
- Shoot footage that serves the story and looks great across formats
- Build shot lists and lighting plans from scripts and director notes
- Collaborate with our video and creative leads on the visual approach
- Engage in the community, supporting other filmmakers with their shoots
What you’ll walk away with
- Cinematography credits from a mission-driven film nonprofit
- A reel of real work that has reached a growing audience
- Feedback and mentorship from our video team and community
- A space to develop your own projects alongside other filmmakers
- A flexible, remote-friendly schedule that fits around your classes
Who we’re looking for
- A cinematographer with a strong eye for framing, movement, and light
- Comfort with camera work and basic lighting setups
- An understanding of how visuals carry story and emotion
- Reliability, self-direction, and excitement for film and storytelling
- No degree required. We care about your eye and your work, not your resume
How to apply
Join our online community and introduce yourself and your work. tell us why this mission excites you, along with a reel or a few samples of your cinematography. Please upload a photo and put “Cinematographer” along with some info about your film goals in your bio!
https://ship.ineffablefilms.org/communities/groups/open-hours/home?invite=6a39fb4f8f0a8775ac59d271&source=handshake
One thing worth knowing about the community: it’s yours whether or not you end up interning with us. Even if interning isn’t the right fit down the line, you’ll have a space to get free support from professional filmmakers on whatever projects you’re working on, plus connect with other filmmakers and cinematographers along the way.
In the meantime, feel free to dive into our Open Hours, our live Q&A sessions with industry professionals that you can access right inside the community. ~Menefese Founder & CEO