NEON-No Other Choice Intern

About the Job 

NEON's NO OTHER CHOICE Summer 2026 Internship is now accepting applications.

In honor of NEON’s upcoming film NO OTHER CHOICE, Director Park Chan-wook and Actor Lee Byung Hun are selecting one lucky individual as NEON’s 2026 Summer General Intern. Applicants must be both avid movie lovers and moviegoers with an interest in independent film. 

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter addressed to Director Park & Lee Byung Hun through our Career Page. In your cover letter, tell us why you’re inspired to join the NEON internship program, and what you hope to learn, contribute, and take forward in your academic and career interests. Applications without cover letters and not properly addressed to Director Park & Lee Byung Hun will not be considered. Be sure to complete all application questions — incomplete submissions (including unanswered questions) cannot be reviewed.

All applications must be submitted through our online job site, as we cannot review emails or direct submissions. Due to high application volumes, it is not possible to provide individual status updates.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST

Program Timeline: Monday, May 18, 2026 - August 14, 2026 

Eligibility
Eligibility for this internship is limited to rising junior and senior undergraduate students from an accredited college or university. Candidates should be able to commit to the full length of the program.

Schedule
Interns are expected to work in person three days per week for the duration of the internship. Specific schedules will be determined based on departmental needs and individual availability.

Compensation  
We offer a competitive hourly rate of $18.00 per hour. School credit is optional, and documentation can be provided if needed. No relocation assistance is available. Our interns are onsite and in person based in either the New York or the Los Angeles office.

About NEON

NEON internships focus on real-world experience and supporting boundary-pushing projects that define our brand. For college students interested in creative careers, securing an internship with a leading independent film studio like NEON can be a major career booster, providing hands-on industry exposure, valuable connections, and mentorship from professionals passionate about visionary cinema.

Here's what makes the NEON Internship Program unique:

• Dive Deep: Get hands-on experience in various aspects of film distribution: from marketing and publicity, to acquisitions and theatrical sales and distribution
• Find Your Fit: We tailor your internship to your interests and skills, placing you on projects that excite you
• Become Part of the Team: Our internship program is a collaborative experience. You get to work alongside industry veterans who are passionate about nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and industry leaders
  

At NEON, we are looking for diverse perspectives. We believe a thriving film industry requires a variety of voices and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all candidates without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, veteran, or disability status. If you're smart and good at what you do, come as you are!