Arts & Entertainment

Amazing Grace Design

Mentors: Debra Parr, Michol Roberts (Alumna ’02) Damaris Eison, Teyler Chellis

Overview:

Ms. Parr and Ms. Roberts will guide you through a 7-week internship program in Events and Interior Design. We are a full-service event planning, interior design and creative arts studio based in Santa Monica. There are 4 people that work daily on different events and in different stages of design. We are involved in all kinds of projects starting from new construction, to light remodels and full interior design projects. We also plan weddings, birthdays and mitzvahs. In the past we have planned events for the Los Angeles Ballet, Cultivate LA, and after parties for the Grammys. Many of our clients are high profile so it may be necessary to sign an NDA.

Responsibilities:

The internship at AGD is a unique opportunity to participate in the day to day workings of a small but very busy event and interior design company. Your day to day for interior design could include, shopping for accessories, getting pricing for fabrics and tiles, site visits, putting together style guides and organizing design files. Your day to day for events could include, choosing décor, looking over contracts, reviewing rental orders, reviewing catering menus and helping create timelines.

Time Frame:

7 weeks. May 29 – July 14 Tuesday and Wednesday 2 days a week 11 am to 2 pm - total 6 hours a week

# of Positions: 1

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

Bonesteel Trout Hall Interiors

Mentors: Michelle Trout (Alumna ‘83, Mother of Daisy ‘15), Heidi Bonesteel, Kristin Stelea

Overview:

Ms. Trout and Ms. Bonesteel, both Senior Designers and Ms. Stelea, junior designer, will guide you through a 4 week internship program in Interior Design. We are located in Pacific Palisades and we are focused mostly on full residential projects. We are involved in new construction, light remodels and full interior design projects. In addition to residential projects some of our current projects include Super Yacht Design and Aviation Design. Many of our clients are high profile so it may be necessary to sign an NDA. Our office operates as a very busy interior design studio. There are 4 people that work daily on about 20 projects at different stages of design.

Responsibilities:

The internship at BTH is a unique opportunity to participate in the day to day intricacies of a small but very busy design firm. Your day to day could include: shopping for accessories, bedding, fabrics, site visits, construction meetings, meetings with architects, putting together schemes and organizing the design library.

Time Frame:

June-mid August. Daily schedule is flexible.

# of Positions: 1

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors The Gotham Group

Mentor: Ellen Goldsmith-Vein (mother of Caroline Vein '18)

Overview:

The Gotham Group is a Hollywood-based management and production company. The Gotham Group’s literary management practice encompasses all aspects of writing and directing, whether it be film, television, publishing, journalism, or content creation.

Beginning with Tony DiTerlizzi’s award-winning family adventure THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, which Gotham produced for Paramount in 2008, the Gotham Group has sought out visually stunning and compelling stories that strive to entertain audiences worldwide.

In the YA space, the Gotham Group produced the MAZE RUNNER trilogy for 20th Century Fox, based on James Dashner’s New York Times #1 bestselling novels. The first movie in the series was released in 2014, and the series has made over $1 billion worldwide.

On the prestige drama front, Gotham produced the father/ son road trip film KODACHROME, which stars Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis, and Elizabeth Olsen. KODACHROME is based on a New York Times article by A.G. Sulzberger, and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it was acquired for distribution by Netflix, who released the film to rave reviews in April 2018.

In 2020, Gotham produced the movie adaptation of Jerry Spinelli’s STARGIRL, which is one of the most beloved and acclaimed YA novels, and has over a million copies in print worldwide. STARGIRL was one of the first original productions for Walt Disney Studios’ streaming platform, Disney+. The sequel to the film, HOLLYWOOD STARGIRL, (also produced by Gotham) debuted on Disney+ this year.

More recently, Gotham produced the stop motion animated horror comedy film, WENDELL & WILD, directed by Gotham client Henry Selick, from a screenplay written by Selick and Jordan Peele (who are also producers), based on Selick’s and Clay McLeod Chapman’s unpublished book of the same name. The film debuted at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival and made its streaming release on Netflix.

Responsibilities:

Interns must be available to work remotely and/or onsite a minimum of two days a week. Interns will learn to write coverage, research projects, attend production and staff meetings, as well as pitch meetings with our clients. With many managers and assistants coming from internal promotions, Gotham looks to allow eager interns to learn and grow in the business with such opportunities as entertainment industry speaker meetings and assistant/manager shadowing.

Requirements:

Interest in books, animation, live action film and television. Must be a self-starter and eager to participate in a team environment.

Time Frame:

June 2023 – mid-August 2023

# of Positions: 5

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

Responsibilities:

Interns will work side-by-side (virtually) with the company Director and the Associate Director of Operations. A good deal of this internship will be independent work with supervision by the staff. Internship duties and activities might involve, but are not limited to, one or more of the following areas:

• Fundraising: Work with Director, Associate Director of Operations and Guild on special events, online fundraising campaigns.

• Public Relations/Marketing: Communication and development of a social media campaign including multiple platforms, and working directly with the Artistic Director in the development and implementation of social media strategy. Duties will include editing video and photos and preprograming social media posts.

• Administration: Assist in Administrative tasks such as upkeep of the CRM database, website maintenance, presenter research.

Requirements:

Candidates must be a self-starter, pay attention to detail, and have knowledge of various social media outlets such as Facebook, and Instagram. Knowledge of photography, videography, graphic design, and video editing are required.

Time Frame:

June 5- July 28 (weekly meetings)

# of Positions: 2

Laurie Sefton Creates

Mentor: Laurie Sefton (mother of Reiley Johnson ‘15)

Overview:

Laurie Sefton is the Founder, Artistic Director and resident choreographer of Laurie Sefton Creates a 501(c)(3) (nonprofit) Los Angeles based dance company. We are committed to creating, producing and directing dance that has an impact on its viewer. We are dedicated to being a part of the Los Angeles art scene, contributing to the city through performances of original work, collaborating with LA based artists and familiarizing new viewers to the world of dance.

We create and present issue-based, emotional performance and accessible work for a global audience.

We uphold the following core values:

• Art — Inspire appreciation for dance through artistically excellent, relevant programming

• Issue-Based – Utilize dance as a medium to address, examine, and discuss universal questions, emotions, and conditions of humanity

• Collaboration — Provide a space where the world’s most compelling artists, designers, composers, and creative technologists collaboratively pursue innovation

• Accessibility / Diversity — Connect with individuals across all geographic, social, and cultural boundaries through the universal power of movement

• Global — Serve as a leader in the international dialogue around dance

Eligibility: Rising Junior and Rising Seniors

Venice Arts*

Overview

Venice Arts is always interested in finding qualified artist-mentors who can assist with our free media arts workshops for low-income youth, ages 10–18. Help ignite youth’s imagination, mentor their creativity, and expand their sense of possibility!

Responsibilities

Volunteers will be trained by Venice Arts, and will assist a Lead Artist in our programs in Venice and other locations in Los Angeles. Workshops are taught by a team of artists comprised of a Lead Artist, with background and experience in education, who works collaboratively with artist-mentors. With classes of 8–12 students, our goal is to provide a teaching and mentoring ratio of no higher than 1:4.

Requirements

Volunteer artist–mentors are asked to come to their assigned workshop at least 30 minutes before class for preparation, and if feasible, stay after class for 15–30 minutes for cleanup and debriefing. Volunteer artist- mentors are welcomed and encouraged to also develop or lead a lesson and present their own work when appropriate, and are asked to closely mentor a designated number of youth in their assigned class.

Time frame

Throughout the summer

Eligibility

-Must be a photographer, filmmaker, animator, multimedia or visual artist.

-Experience teaching or working with youth preferred, but not necessary.

-Must be consistently available during established class times during the week and/or on Saturdays. Strongly prefer commitment for an entire session.

How to Apply

• Complete the Volunteer Application and email it to ceci@ venice-arts.org

• Complete a Live Scan DOJ background check, which we reimburse for.

• Attend our Faculty Orientation and Training.

Applications for Venice Arts are submitted directly to the program.