Colorist Intern
Colorist Intern
- Job title: Colorist 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 colorists who understand that grade is part of the storytelling.
The Role
We are looking for a Colorist Intern to shape the look and mood of our films. You will grade short-form pieces, Global Lens episodes, and the films we support, using color to set tone, guide the eye, and 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
- Color grade short-form videos, Global Lens episodes, and supported films
- Balance, match, and finish footage for a consistent, polished look
- Use color to set mood, tone, and visual storytelling
- Collaborate with our video and creative leads on the look of each piece
- Engage in the community, supporting other filmmakers with their grades
What you'll walk away with
- Published color credits from a mission-driven film nonprofit
- A reel of real graded 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 colorist with a strong eye for tone, contrast, and mood
- Comfort in a tool like DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, or similar
- An understanding of grading across different skin tones and lighting
- 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 about why this mission excites you, along with a reel or a few samples of your color work. Please upload a photo and put "Colorist" 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 colorists 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