classics acquisitions intern

Sector: Film & Cultural Industries

Compensation: €1,200/month gross (before taxes)

Duration: 6 months, full-time

Start Date: Based on availability

We are looking for a globally minded, results-oriented colleague with strong organisational skills and a keen interest in culture to join our team of thirty, working in a dynamic and international environment. You will start as an intern, assisting our Sales & Marketing team, with the potential to transition into a full-time role.

COMPANY PROFILE

Based in Paris and Berlin, Coproduction Office is a leading international distributor and producer of bold, auteur-driven films, known for their daring content and distinctive cinematic language.

Founded by Philippe Bober, Coproduction Office has been instrumental in launching and supporting the careers of pioneering directors.* Bober has produced over forty films, most of which have been selected for the main competitions at Cannes, Venice, and Berlin. These films have garnered numerous prestigious awards, including: the Golden Lion in Venice for Roy Andersson's A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (2014), and two Palme d'Or at Cannes for Ruben Östlund's The Square and Triangle of Sadness

Our international sales division represents films produced by Philippe Bober, selected acquisitions, and restored classics by master filmmakers such as Roberto Rossellini, Márta Mészáros, and Konrad Wolf. Over the past decade, Coproduction Office has also expanded organically, diversifying its activities to include:

• The production of visual art
• An art gallery
• A wine bar in Berlin and the import of organic wines

We offer an international, collaborative, and fast-paced workplace. Team members benefit from strong collegial support, meaningful responsibilities, cross-departmental involvement, and opportunities for career advancement — all while contributing to the work of some of today's most exciting and visionary directors and artists.

• Roy Andersson, Jessica Hausner, Kornél Mundruczó, Ruben Östlund, Cristi Puiu, Carlos Reygadas, Ulrich Seidl, Lars von Trier, Lou Ye

JOB OUTLINE:

As a Classics Intern, you will support the team with tasks including:

• Research right-holders of classic films for our international sales
• Prepare financing applications for the acquisition and restoration of films
• Prepare funding applications for the MEDIA strand of the European Commission
• Schedule meetings for international Markets and festivals (Lumière, Cannes, Bologna, etc.)
• Plan and coordinate acquisition screenings for classic and recent films
• Prepare memos and keep track of all research and discussions in our database
• Prepare a Classics newsletter
• Research the source materials available for the restorations of our catalogue titles
• Help assessing the status of our catalogue titles, to help prioritise restorations
• Researching possible collaborations with labs, helping with creating costs overviews

You will:

• Gain oversight on various aspects of the company, including finance and production
• Work in a multilingual, friendly, and motivational environment
• Obtain valuable experience working on unique award-winning films with the production, post-production, finance and/or marketing team, as well as with the founder Philippe Bober

You are:

• Passionate and knowledgeable about the history of cinema
• A native or fully fluent English speaker, with an excellent command of two other languages (French, Italian, German or Japanese would be an advantage)
• Able to demonstrate previous experience in the film industry (a plus)
• Interested in the technical aspects of films. A previous experience in film restoration or material deliveries would be a plus
• Attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Organized and capable to prioritize
• Precise, Proficient with Excel and database
• Capable of interacting with professionals in different sectors: film industry, public sector, finance.
• Computer savvy and proficient in cloud-based applications and virtual workspaces

We want to hear from you Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position to: If you have any questions regarding your application, feel free to contact us at the same email address.

(NB: Our recruitment team is working remotely and cannot be reached by phone at our Paris or Berlin offices).