Rimi Bhoopalam

Selected for upcoming summer 2026 internship

Incoming Intern - Smokehouse Pictures - Los Angeles, CA

(2026-06)

Selected for upcoming summer 2026 internship

• Expected to provide weekly book and script coverage
• Manage and update talent grids tracking emerging and established talent
• Brainstorm and suggest potential talent attachments for active projects
• Compile and distribute film festival roundups highlighting notable films and filmmakers

Production Intern - Berlanti Productions - Los Angeles, CA

• Draft and amend master lists of directors, writers, and emerging talent using Studio System and Luminite
• Prepare and distribute meeting notes
• Attend concept meetings to gain insight into the production process
• Coordinate guest arrivals and conference room tech setup, troubleshooting issues in real time
• Review production binders
• Read 5 scripts/view pilot episodes weekly and discuss coverage with the VP of Production and assistants

Production/Development Intern - Rideback - Los Angeles, CA

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

• Supported Film and TV production departments with weekly coverage, building decks, crafting agendas, and updating master tracking grids leveraging Studio System and IMDB Pro
• Shadowed assistants jumping in on scheduling for high volume executives, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating international travel
• Sorted and delivered mail across Rideback's campus
• Pitched original ideas to executives and provided feedback on in-development projects

Intern - Zero Gravity Management - Los Angeles, CA

(2024-06 - 2024-08)

• Spearheaded IP research utilizing Publishers Marketplace and agency weekly memos, flagging meaningful projects and ideating talent lists
• Constructed master writers list imputing updated overall and first look deals in memos post studio and network mergers
• Greeted and guided guests to conference rooms ensuring all tech issues were handled prior to meeting start time
• Completed script coverage
• Conducted receptionist duties

Line Producer, "Sqrewed" - FPS (Film Production Society), UCLA - Los Angeles, CA

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

• Collaborated with the director and producer to manage budgets and track expenses
• Ensured production stayed on schedule and aligned with financial plans
• Oversaw crafty services and crew support to maintain an efficient, positive set environment
• Facilitated communication across departments to ensure continuity and smooth execution during production weekend

1st and 2nd Assistant Director, "Green Eyed All Around" - FPS (Film Production Society), UCLA - Los Angeles, CA

(2025-03 - 2025-07)

• Collaborated with the director and producer to manage daily shoot schedules, shot lists, and on-set logistics
• Coordinated cast and crew to ensure smooth and timely execution of production weekend
• Facilitated communication between departments and helped maintain continuity across scenes
• Supported pre-production planning by creating call sheets and communicating set logistics

Podcast Founder/Host, Blue: The GenZ Mental Health Podcast - Self-employed - Los Angeles, CA

(2022-06 - 2023-01)

• Provided a safe space for guests to share experiences for the first time
• Educated listeners on GenZ mental health struggles
• Audience from 13 countries

Founding Member/Director of Curriculum Development - DREAM EQUAL INC. - Lincoln, NE

(2021-01 - 2023-05)

Lead a team of 10+ people from around the world to create curricula for 39 programs in 18 countries focused on empowering students to realize their full potential regardless of gender

• Integrated storytelling and visual media into select lessons to increase engagement and promote empathy-driven learning
• Lobbied for gender justice

B.A.

• Communications and Psychology (Double Major) - University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (2027-06)

Certificate/Program - Film, Television, and Digital Media - University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Summer Institute - Film and Television Summer Institute - Creative Producing Track - University of California, Los Angeles (2024-06 - 2024-08)

High School Diploma - LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOL (2023)