Workshop Experience

Writers Room Workshop (8-Week Series, Short Film Focus)

Whether you're polishing your first short or returning with a new idea, this 8-week immersive screenwriting program is for emerging writers ready to take their short film from concept to pitch and possible production with Slight Breeze Studios. Led by two working screenwriters and coaches, each week will focus on building your script from the ground up — from character and story development to writing, revising, and preparing to pitch your final piece.

By the end of the series, you'll walk away with a completed short film script, a pitch deck, and feedback from fellow writers and industry professionals. Sessions include writing exercises, peer and instructor feedback, script analysis, and more all held in the creative, collaborative environment of our studio in Brooklyn, New York.

What’s Included:

• In-person, instructor-led workshop (8 sessions total)

• Writer Duet screenwriting software access

• Slight Breeze Studios Writer’s Toolkit (digital workbook)

• Script feedback from instructors and peers

• Pitch deck development template

• Weekly 30 minute feedback session with Slight Breeze Studios coaches

• Consideration for future studio production opportunities

• Networking with other driven filmmakers

Enrollment Notes:

Attendance: Weekly in-person sessions are required. Writers must be available Thursday evenings in Brooklyn for the full 8 weeks.
Make-Up Policy: One excused absence is permitted with a make-up session option.
Workshop is capped at 10 writers to ensure individual support and coaching.

Class Requirements

• Must be based in NYC and able to attend in-person sessions weekly

• Open to all writing levels (beginners welcome!)

• Must have an original short film idea or be open to developing one from scratch

What You'll Learn

• How to develop a compelling short film concept

• Story structure, character development, and formatting

• How to revise and workshop your script collaboratively

• How to create a compelling pitch for producers and studios

• Tools and confidence to take your work to the next level

What to Bring

• Laptop with internet access

• Your original short film idea or early draft (if applicable)

• Curiosity, collaboration, and commitment

Opportunity

Writers will develop a full short film script and pitch materials with access to professional coaching and creative support. At the end of the semester, writers will have the opportunity to pitch their concept to the producers of Slight Breeze Studios for full production and distribution.

Cancellation Policy

• Full refund available up to 10 days prior to start (minus $75 processing fee)

• 50% refund within 10 days of start

• No refunds within 48 hours of semester start

• Transfers allowed 7 days prior to the start