ABOUT

High High Productions is a mission-driven independent film company. We create narrative and documentary films that drive social and environmental impact.

 

***BELOW IS LOTS of INFORMATION to give you a sense of the scope of our work.

We're excited to hear from you and learn what you are interested in learning about! :-) ***

KEY PROJECTS:

My Type (Narrative Short Film)
MY TYPE is a romantic comedy inspired by a real-life Type 1 Diabetes love story. The story unfolds from an initial online connection through a single 24-hour in-person date — playful, tender, and honest, with meaningful potential for social impact and partnership. Premiered at Santa Barbara International Film Festival. My Type is currently in the festival circuit and in exploratory talks to be turned into a feature or series. www.mytype.movie

LISTEN (Documentary Short Film)
In a time of global crisis and disconnection, LISTEN is journey of reconnection and discovery, revealing inspiring stories of Indigenous Elders and visionary regenerative business leaders who are tuning in to Nature’s 3.7-billion-year-old wisdom to heal, restore, and reimagine our world. LISTEN is currently in the festival circuit as a short and production is underway to turn it into a feature or series. www.listen.movie

UNTAMED ARTISTS TALENT MANAGEMENT
Untamed Artists is a collective of boutique talent managers and producers joining forces to support a uniquely diverse family of emerging creatives. Seasoned enough to know the game, yet savvy enough to evolve with it, we're not just developing clients and careers, we're creating community. www.untamedartistsla.com

LISTEN Podcast
In development as part of the 80 Million Listeners impact campaign, redefining the 1% as those who listen and lead in alignment with the wisdom of Nature. www.80millionlisteners.org 

ROLE OVERVIEW
This internship is ideal for a UCSB student interested in film production, the entertainment industry, editing, storytelling, social media, PR strategy, podcast production, and the behind-the-scenes reality of getting actors roles and independent film projects into festivals, into the world, and into the right rooms.

You’ll work directly with Nicole and Kimberly, contributing to real deliverables across production, post-production, content strategy, and festival planning. You’ll also gain exposure to talent management practices through Untamed Artists LA (learning-oriented, observational, and task-supported).

WHAT YOU MIGHT WORK ON

1) Social Media + Audience Growth (Film + Podcast)
 

• Help manage content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn (as applicable)

• Build and maintain a content calendar aligned to production milestones, festival moments, and campaign beats

• Draft captions in the brand voice(s) and support community engagement (comments, DMs, outreach)

• Identify trends and formats that translate film footage into compelling short-form storytelling

• Create lightweight performance reporting (what’s working, what to test next)

2) Editing: Short-Form Video + YouTube

• Pull selects from film footage and assemble short edits for social (Reels / TikTok / Shorts)

• Support YouTube video packaging (titles, descriptions, thumbnails coordination, basic SEO)

• Organize footage and project assets for efficient collaboration (folders, naming systems, selects)
   

3) Podcast Production (LISTEN Podcast)

• Assist with episode prep: guest research, outlines, questions, run-of-show

• Edit audio (basic–intermediate): cleanup, leveling, simple sound design, export formatting

• Create audiograms / short clips for social and help write episode descriptions + show notes

• Support scheduling, guest follow-ups, and release checklists

4) Film Festival Strategy + Submissions Support

• Research and track film festivals, markets, labs, and impact showcases

• Build and maintain submission trackers (deadlines, requirements, fees, deliverables, notes)

• Help prepare materials: loglines, synopses, director statements, bios, stills lists, EPK elements

• Assist with outreach: programmers, community partners, impact orgs, and potential sponsors

5) Creative Development Support

• Read scripts and cuts with a story-first lens — provide thoughtful notes and questions

• Support story research for LISTEN (themes, references, potential interview angles)

• Help identify partnership opportunities aligned with each project’s mission and audience

6) Talent Management Learning (Untamed Artists LA)
 

• Learning-focused exposure to how representation, packaging, and relationships work in entertainment, including:

• Observing how talent materials are organized (reels, bios, headshots, pitch positioning)

• Supporting basic research and tracking (who’s who, what’s in production, how outreach works)

• Understanding how creators, producers, and talent teams collaborate ethically and professionally

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN (Mentorship + Skills)
 

• How indie films move from cut to festival strategy to audience-building

• Real-world editorial workflows: selects, outputs, revisions, platform-specific delivery

• Podcast production pipeline from concept to publish

• How brand storytelling supports fundraising, partnerships, distribution, and impact

• Professional systems: asset organization, trackers, calendars, and production discipline

• Exposure to talent management basics via Untamed Artists LA

WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)

We are accepting applications from students who are:
 

• A SBCC or UCSB student (Film & Media Studies, Communication, Environmental Studies, Sociology, Music, Theater, or related — all welcome)

• Positive attitude and can-do energy

• Organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple small deadlines

• Passionate about story, culture, and/or impact media

• Able to take feedback, iterate quickly, and stay detail-accurate

COMBINATION of SKILLS such as:
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• Social media strategy, best practices, and content creation

• Premiere / Final Cut / DaVinci Resolve and/or CapCut

• Audition / GarageBand / Descript and basic audio cleanup

• Strong writing voice for captions and outreach

• Familiarity with YouTube workflows and short-form trends

• Interest in festivals, distribution, and impact campaigns

EXPECTATIONS & WORK STYLE

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• Weekly check-in with Nicole and/or Kimberly

• Clear task lists and defined deliverables in on time and as agreed upon

• Professional discretion required (some materials are confidential)

ABOUT US

Nicole MacNaughton — Talent Manager, Untamed Artists LA; Producer, High High Productions
Nicole is a producer and talent manager. She bridges story, systems, and delivery — keeping productions moving with clarity, care, and high standards. 

Kimberly Pinkson — Producer High High Productions; Founder Naturewise Co.
Kimberly is a mission-driven filmmaker, storyteller, and regenerative leadership consultant who helps turn big vision into real-world execution. She has built global campaigns and events around the world.

 

Working with us you'll have fun and learn about how creative work actually gets finished: organized assets, smart workflows, tight communication, and production.

TO APPLY

Please send the following to nicole @ untamedartistsla.com AND kimberlypinkson1 @ gmail.com (no spaces):
 

• A short note about why this internship interests you and what projects are most in line with the work you want to do.

• Resume (or LinkedIn)

• Any relevant samples (optional): a Reel/TikTok edit, a short video, writing samples, design work, or audio clip

• Your availability (days/times) and whether you’re seeking UCSB credit

• Contact information

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Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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