Trainee, TriStar Pictures - Spring 2027

Location: Culver City, California

Application Deadline: October 8, 2026

Program Dates: January 4 or 11, 2027 – December 17, 2027

Start and end dates are flexible. Trainees must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) in person at the designated office location.

Our Emerging Talent Programs — including Internships and Trainee roles — provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to contribute to the teams behind our film, television, and entertainment experiences.

These paid, seasonal assignments deliver meaningful, high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth. You’ll take on real responsibilities, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the business through structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities.

Department Description:

TriStar Pictures is searching for a Development Trainee. We are a division of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group (MPG) that creates filmmaker-driven movies like Resident Evil, One of Them Days, The Woman King, Matilda The Musical, Happiest Season, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and Baby Driver that have the potential for both critical acclaim and commercial success. Together the team evaluates pitches, scripts, books, and articles as potential projects, nurture relationships with filmmakers, writers and producers, and guide films through all stages of development, prep, production, post-production, marketing and distribution.

Responsibilities:

Providing administrative support (rolling calls, scheduling meetings, etc.) for executives and assisting with office tasks, supply management, and meeting setup for the TriStar offices as a whole

Reading scripts or other submission materials and providing written and/or verbal coverage for development executives in a timely fashion

Performing deep research and compiling informational materials on projects

Creating lists with recommendations for directors, writers, and cast for projects in development

Working with the team to create materials for TriStar projects (i.e.: decks, one sheets, etc.)

Qualifications:

Undergraduate student or recent graduate who has studied or is currently studying in a relevant field - In lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience.

Passion and focus on filmmaking, with an interest in feature development

Proficiency in office programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, Google Suite, etc.)

Prior experience handling office phones

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior familiarity with film or TV creative development preferred

Proficiency in platforms like Canva, Photoshop, etc.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $22/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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