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Screenwriter / Script Writer (Houston, TX)

Houston, TX · On-site

Experience writing feature film or television screenplays. * Strong storytelling, dialogue, and character development skills. * Ability to adapt real-life events into a cinematic narrative.

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Art Director

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$2.9K - $4.0K/wk

Prior experience on an animated feature film is required. Responsibilities * Champion and help ... Create and contribute high-quality concept art, visual development materials, and key imagery

Skydance

Art Director

Santa Monica, CA

$2.9K - $4.0K/wk

Prior experience on an animated feature film is required. Responsibilities * Champion and help ... Create and contribute high-quality concept art, visual development materials, and key imagery

Skydance

Pipeline Technical Director

Santa Monica, CA

$53 - $62.50/hr

... developments for our next animated feature film. This effort seeks to implement solutions that off-the-shelf software would not provide while maximizing productivity and meeting the high quality ...

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How much do freelance feature film development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance feature film development in the United States is $22.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Feature Film Development vs Freelance Film Producer?

AspectFreelance Feature Film DevelopmentFreelance Film Producer
Primary RoleConcept creation, script development, securing rightsOverseeing production, managing budgets, coordinating teams
Required SkillsCreative development, industry knowledge, networkingProject management, budgeting, negotiation
Work EnvironmentCollaborative with writers, directors, studiosOn-set and administrative, liaising with stakeholders
Industry UsageEarly-stage development, pre-productionProduction and post-production phases

While Freelance Feature Film Development focuses on creating and refining film concepts, Freelance Film Producers handle the execution, managing resources and overseeing the entire production process. Both roles require industry knowledge but differ in responsibilities and project involvement stages.

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Intern, Film Development- Fall 2026

Intern, Film Development- Fall 2026

Legendary Entertainment

Burbank, CA • On-site

$16.90 - $18.90/hr

Part-time, Internship

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Description:

Position Title: Intern, Film Development - Fall 2026

Location: Burbank, CA

Reporting to: Executive Director, Development

Application Window: July 6, 2026 - July 17, 2026

Program Dates: September 14, 2026 - November 20, 2026

Hourly Pay Range: $16.90 - $18.90


Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing, and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand that consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world's most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $20 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.


Our part-time, paid internship program provides hands-on experience in a dynamic, innovative environment within the entertainment industry. Interns can work up to 29 hours per week with a flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments. Participants will engage in real projects, gaining practical industry insights while developing professional skills through workshops and career-building sessions. The program also features guest speaker events with industry experts, networking opportunities with professionals and fellow interns, and exclusive perks such as company outings, team-building activities, and access to film and media screenings.


Summary

Legendary Entertainment is looking for highly motivated film development interns for the Internship Program. In addition to light general office duties, interns read and evaluate scripts, and write coverage. This is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of film development and production. Candidates must be hardworking self-starters, who are intelligent, personable, and creative with a base knowledge of and passion for film, diverse storytelling, culturally relevant content, talent and the entertainment industry. In addition, the intern will work closely with the executives and members of the team.


Responsibilities

  • Heavy script and book reading.
  • Complete coverage on incoming projects, summarizing the story and commenting on if it’s a project worth pursuing.
  • Aid in the curating and updating master writer, actor and director lists for internal use as well as assisting with compiling and providing input on various internal creative grids and lists (ex: books, comics, video games, recent and classic films and TV shows, pop culture, culturally relevant content, etc.).
  • Assist with research projects into properties that are being pursued for possible feature adaptations.
Requirements:
  • Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (Fall/Spring) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months
  • A GPA of 3.5 or above is highly preferred
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must possess unrestricted work authorization
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Legendary Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. Legendary Entertainment does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, martial status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.