Small coincidences leading to something bigger?

A couple years ago, I looked into getting an internship at Pixar for animation. That is, after all, what they're known for. And getting an internship with a big studio is EXTREMELY competitive and difficult. They are terminally inundated with requests from talented applicants. Not only does your work need to be stellar, but you'll need a big helping of luck to be chosen over hundreds of other gifted candidates.

It doesn't hurt to apply, but remember the reality of the situation.

Also, I'm curious why you're looking at Pixar for a screenwriting internship. The studio is known for CG, not screenwriting. If you're just looking for screenwriting experience, there are other places where it would be considerably easier to get a foot in the door, and where you'd probably get much more experience in the actual writing. Pixar's production process tends to focus on art and animation, not writing--as you might expect from a CG movie studio.

Believe me, I understand the love for Pixar--they're my favorite movie studio, too. Studying under the folks who work there would be unreal. I just think it's a little odd to be looking at them for a screenwriting internship.

I agree with Leah Reader.

In the meantime there are a lot of things you can do for when the opportunity arises.

I'm unclear. Are Pixar offering a screenwriting internship? If so I think you'd have an advantage. as most wouldn't apply to Pixar for that reason. Yet their scripts are exceptional , beating most main stream cinema hands down. go for it!

Edit: Their site doesn't seem to mention a screenwriting option, but production might be worth trying.

If you want it, go get it. If it works, great. If it doesn't, at least you tried.