2021 SFB Internship
The Smart, Funny, and Black Internship was formed to elevate and prepare the next generation entering the arts and entertainment workspace with a foundation of intention, awareness, and skill. There are currently three disciples within this Internship program: Production Assistant, Comedy Writing, and Digital Marketing and Design. With the help of the SFB Team, each intern will be given the opportunity to implement and elevate their respective skills while gaining work experience in their field as well as others. The intention of this program is to gain education, mentorship, access, and to provide resources for interns to utilize in future endeavors.
Allow us to welcome our 2nd Summer 2021 Internship Class!
Testimonials
This internship seemed like a cool opportunity, so I applied. I was completely wrong. This internship has been LIFE CHANGING (and I don't use that term lightly). I have met so many amazing people that want to change the world. The assignments were always engaging, and held a purpose. There were so many new opportunities created with this internship. The masterclasses were so insightful and a once in a lifetime experience. The division leaders were always willing to help and very friendly. I highly recommend this internship to anyone that's interested! - Christian Malone, Digital Marketing and Design
The Smart Funny and Black internship was the best opportunity I've ever joined! Everyone is very welcoming, and I loved being a part of a community that understands the black experience. As an intern, I was able to improve my techniques, expand my skill set and find new opportunities to grow as a black creator.- Jada Clarke, Production Assistant
I learned so much as a Production Assistant Intern that it blows my mind. I loved how Amanda & the SFB team were always open to giving me feedback, open to helping me when needed, & I love how they eagerly wanted to connect with everyone throughout the entire internship as well. I truly felt safe in this space, I learned a lot of information and; I have honestly grown as a Screenwriter, Filmmaker & Producer Director in the making. Overall, I highly recommend anyone to apply for this internship because it was eye-opening, positive, & it will help you grow in your purpose as a creative in the future.- Tijaha Richardson, Production Assistant
As a young black creator who works in a mostly non-black space, this internship was not the only a great chance to build my craft, but also do it in a way that is rooted in my cultural experience. It was fun to jump in to help craft the future for Amanda and the SFB team.- Jeremiah Jones, Comedy Writing
Simone Webster
Comedy Writing
Simone Webster is a Comedy Writing intern and currently based in Washington D.C. As someone who makes real-time commentary during movies and makes inappropriate faces during work meetings, she has happily been putting those “bad” habits to good use through improvisational and sketch comedy. She performs with several improv troupes including ‘I Don’t Know Her,’ ‘Lena Dunham,’ and ‘Hellcat’. Simone spent her quarantine creating comedic content; her highlights include co-creating the web series ‘A Rona Election,’ as well as launching an all-Black, bi-monthly digital variety show ‘The Cookout Collective Presents: Enigma.’ She is excited to grow her comedic writing skills and learn more about producing quality content through the Smart, Funny, and Black internship program.
Tijaha S. Richardson
Production Assistant
Tijaha S. Richardson is a Production Assistant Intern from Pearl, Mississippi. She is a philanthropist, screenwriter, producer, director, entrepreneur, video editor, and a motivational content creator. Due to her love for filming, she earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Miss as a Entertainment Industry (Media Production) major and Black Studies minor. In addition, she is the owner of a non-profit organization and a production company. As a entrepreneur and philanthropist, she hopes to create a inclusive, safe space for future filmmakers while making an impact in urban communities by opening her own community center chain; where children and young adults can practice their talents in the arts and receive additional academic help. She will begin pursuing her Master's degree in Integrated Communications at Mississippi College in August 2021.
Christian Malone
Digital Marketing and Design
Christian Malone is a Digital Marketing and Design Intern who is currently a senior at The University of West Alabama. He is majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications with a concentration on graphic design. In addition, he is the owner of The Heir Co. which focuses on photography, videography, and graphic design. He looks forward to a career in Music & Entertainment.
Jeremiah Jones
Comedy Writing
Jeremiah Jones is a Comedy Writing Intern, an Atlanta native, and Howard University alumnus. By day he’s a creative strategist, by night he’s Batman. Just kidding, by night he’s a creative and a storyteller by exploring new ways to change the world through art. He has plans to one day have his own studio and network, and obviously his own theme park too.
Sydney Oshuna
Production Assistant
Sydney Oshuna is a Production Assistant Intern who currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia and is a rising sophomore at Bard College with a joint major in Film Production and Philosophy. As the founder of the Me In Foundation, Sydney seeks to increase artistic education opportunities for underrepresented youth through social and cultural awareness year-round programming. She created the Me In Foundation to allow youth scholars to share their stories through a variety of different art forms and currently works with K-12 students in Upstate New York and Atlanta. Furthermore, Sydney is a Mogul in Training at Usher Raymond’s non-profit organization, Usher’s New Look, where she facilitates conversations centered around college and career readiness as well as financial literacy! Sydney continues to use her passion for storytelling to bring untold truths to the surface because “every story deserves to be heard by the characters who lived it”.
Lauryn Simone
Comedy Writing
Lauryn Simone is an actor, writer and producer from Philadelphia. She is the creator of "Books, Booze & Bops" a digital comedy series dedicated to demystifying literature through music and mixology. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Lauryn is a passionate mental health advocate. She is a current Narrative Medicine graduate student at Columbia University where she is working to curate culturally sensitive methods of treatment for Black people in mental healthcare.
Jada Clarke
Production Assistant
Jada Clarke is a Senior Communications Major at the University of New Haven. She has a concentration in TV Production and a minor in Business Management. She currently acts as the Producer for her college's news program "Charger Bulletin News", and president of the Communications Club. Her career goal is to work as a Producer for "Good Morning America."