MX MOVIES offers an internship program that helps high school students and university students to develop their technical skills and knowledge about technology, virtual reality, AI and the film industry. You will work under the direction of our Vancouver office with our passionate development team having fun working with the latest film production software and creating movie studio spaces.
Internship
MX MOVIES has over a decade of film production and commercial real estate experience with a reputation for consistent innovation at the highest level.
Job Description
To succeed in the role of Virtual Production Specialist, the candidate must have film industry experience combined with extensive, in-depth software development experience, be pro-active, ambitious, organized, and have excellent time management and communication skills. We are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, while building relationships and upholding a high standard of performance individually and for the organization. You will be assisting the Director of Virtual Production while also supporting the Virtual Production Managers in designing purpose-built movie studio projects from the design/development phase through to the construction phase implemented with the latest film industry technology.
At MX MOVIES, we build amazing teams to help our clients build film locations with the latest technology around the world. We do this by sharing innovative ideas and offering an unique and collaborative workplace where you can succeed.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Highly organized and attention to detail.
- Ideal background includes computer science courses and software development.
- Ability to read and understand software and architectural documents, or a willingness to learn.
- Excellent computer skills and must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Acrobat Pro.
- Strong work ethic.
- Thrives in a fast paced high pressure environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strategic thinking with strong analytical skills.
- A self-starter who demonstrates initiative and is comfortable working within a team and independently.
- Ability to tackle issues and create solutions.
- Proven ability to collaborate in a team environment to problem solve, meet timelines, and manage budgets under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Assist the Director of Virtual Production in managing the entire development process from due diligence, planning, design, scheduling and budgeting, to approvals, implementation and completion, ensuring that the project is delivered within scope, budget and schedule parameters.
- Assist in managing project partnerships including joint venture agreements, partnership meetings, design collaboration, cost sharing agreements, etc.
- Coordinate with a diverse team of internal and external professionals with the ability to influence stakeholders to gain alignment and achieve project objectives in a timely manner.
- Work collaboratively with the project team including software development, construction, sales & marketing, finance, etc. to ensure project requirements of scope, schedule, budget and quality are being met.
- Travel as required to project sites and to meet with stakeholders.
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REQUEST INFORMATION
Our team of professionals in the film industry is happy to assist you with your questions about our internship program. We will request a Confidentiality Agreement to be signed before detailed discussions due to the confidential nature of the information shared.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies. MX MOVIES is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.