Turn Your Idea Into a Studio-Ready Script.
Join our 8-week Writers Room to write, workshop, and pitch your short film — with a shot at production through Slight Breeze Studios.
Spots are limited.
Just $525 or 2 easy payments
This program is for you if:
📝 You’ve got a story that’s been living rent free in your head and you’re ready to take action towards making it real.
🎥 You’ve written a little (or a lot), but you’ve never seen your work on screen — yet.
🎬 Are eager to turn their idea into a polished, industry standard short film script.
🗣 Know the right community can change everything
🎥 Are ready to shoot your shot and pitch your work for actual production.
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MEET YOUR COACHES
Our coaches are working filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, and directors with years of experience in the film and TV industry. From script development and story structure to pitching, producing, and performing, they’ve been in the rooms where decisions get made and now they’re bringing that knowledge to you.
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Script Development Coach
Jada Henry is a writer, producer, and actor from Little Rock, Arkansas, currently residing in New York City. In 2020, she published her novel, The Principles of Good Taste and Ornament. She is presently a Script Development Coach at Slight Breeze Studios, guiding emerging writers through the development of original short film scripts. She wrote F14 Entertainment’s film, Candle Sweat, and independently produced the short film Pursuit of Perceptionand satirical web series @MaggieThinksThat. She also runs the ethical humorist newsletter So, Hear Me Out…
She retains a BA in Film and Screen Studies from Pace University, where she was a Mellon Grant Writing Fellow for BIPOC storytellers. She has gone on to work for CBS News - Paramount in Talent Strategy, New York City International Children's Film Festival, and The American Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival - Emerging Filmmakers Showcase for Programming. She trained at The Barrow Group Performing Arts Center and currently studies Screenwriting at Gotham Writers Workshop. With a diverse background in writing and performance, her aptitude for creating visceral yet grounded tales makes her a well-rounded storyteller she strives to be throughout her career.
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Script Development CoachKevin Qian (He/Him) is an award winning producer, actor, director and is so excited to be teaching at Slight Breeze Studios!
He has over 10 years of experience in developing new works in all capacities, from the very beginning of ideation, to creating and pitching, and seeing it come to the big screen. He is hoping to create a collaborative and safe space to holistically learn about the creation pipeline and prepare you for the most success in pitching your ideas.
Past notable credits includes being in the development process of recent Tony Award winning musical, Maybe Happy Ending, Rolling world premiere of Nomad Motel, and developing and directing the World Premiere of CRISPR the musical at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Jury award winner at the Campus Moviefest and silver tripod recipient. His first film, Steps, was shown in the 2017 Cannes film festival in the Court Métrage. His current project, a new superhero series Indigo, was selected as a top 10 pitch for the Sony PlayStation emerging filmmakers Program. He has worked along side many prolific figures, all of which have informed his creative process, such as Niecy Nash (Claws), Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending), Ray Romano (Somewhere in Queens), and John Quiñones (What would you do).
Inside the Writers Room
Hear firsthand from one of our participants how this intimate, feedback-driven space sparked confidence, collaboration, and new opportunities in their creative journey.
Choose your session
Tuesdays 6:30 PM -9:00 PM EST (Virtual)
October 28th- December 23rd (8 weeks)
$525
or two payments of $262.50
8 seats available
Instructor: Jada Henry
Ideal for:
✅ Writers looking for flexible, remote, access
✅Creatives who want to write from anywhere
Thursdays 6:30 PM -9:00 PM EST (Virtual)
December4th- February 5th (8 weeks)
$525
or two payments of $262.50
10 seats available
Instructor: Nestor Guzman
Ideal for:
✅ Local writers craving live feedback and in-room energy
✅Creatives who want community + connection
In 8 weeks, you will have…
✔ A fully written + formatted short film script (5-15 pages)
✔ A polished five minute pitch you’ll be proud to deliver to studios, contests, or your own team.
✔ A community of writers and professionals who want to see you win.
✔ A creative crew to build with beyond the workshop
✔ Templates, guides and resources to help you kick start your next process.
✔ A direct opportunity to pitch your story to Slight Breeze Studios.
One select script will move forward into production and distribution.
Inside the Writers Room
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Intros & Story Structure
Plot
Brainstorm Exercises: Write down an actionable goal in one sentence. Use the elements of a goal.
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Fellow Feedback – Story Structure + Plot
Character Development + Format
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Fellow Feedback – Character Development + Format
Scene + Dialogue
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Fellow Feedback – Character Development + Format
Scene + Dialogue
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Table read + live group feedback. Hear what’s working.
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Hear your script in a live table read and receive feedback.
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Give a mock pitch before pitching to our executive team and receive feedback from an industry guest.
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Pitch your script to the Slight Breeze Studios executive for possible production.
“I built the Writers Room because I know what it’s like to have a dope idea and no roadmap. This space is about showing up for writers who are ready to tell real stories, sharpen their skills, and finally get that script off the ground with filmmakers who have the same hunger and passion.”
Brianna Thomas - CEO & Founder of Slight Breeze Studios
The room is already buzzin’!
“Oh my gosh, this will be so helpful. I have so many ideas but such and hard time writing them!” - Adeline
“Oh my gosh, this will be so helpful. I have so many ideas but such and hard time writing them!” - Adeline
"I'll be in the virtual one until I can go to NY!" - Ty'keria
"I'll be in the virtual one until I can go to NY!" - Ty'keria
“This is so awesome, I'll be on the lookout for when y'all do this in the future <3".” - Savannah
“This is so awesome, I'll be on the lookout for when y'all do this in the future <3".” - Savannah
Your Questions—Answered
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This round is focused specifically on short film scripts (5–15 pages). That said, elements of the program—like character development and story structure—are useful across TV, theater, and other narrative formats.
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All sessions are held in person at Slight Breeze Studios, located at 141 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (within the Brooklyn Navy Yard). Free parking and public transit access are available nearby.
Tuesday classes are held virtually via zoom.
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Do you offer payment plans or discounts?
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No prior screenwriting experience is required. Whether you're starting with a rough concept or an old idea you’ve never finished, this space is built to meet you where you are. We'll guide you through each phase, from story structure to script formatting.
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Registration requires full semester commitment and payment
Requests for a full semester refund must be made at least 10 days prior to the start of class and incurs a $75 processing fee per person per refund
Requests for cancellation made within 10 days of the semester start are 50% refundable
Yaro cannot honor refunds requested within 48hrs of class start, no exceptions
Transfers must be requested 7 days prior to the start of class
There are no refunds or credit once a semester begins
There are no refunds for missed class but we do offer make-up classes according to our policy
Requests for cancellation must be emailed to hello@slightbreezestudios.com
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We understand life happens. While we encourage you to attend every week, we’ll provide a recap and your assignments via email and Notion. You’ll also be paired with a peer for accountability and support.
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Every participant will have the opportunity to pitch their script to Slight Breeze Studios at the end of the program. While we can’t guarantee production, selected scripts will be reviewed for development, funding, and studio support.
Do see the question you had in mind listed? Please email us at hello@slightbreezestudios.com
Pitch Your Script
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Pitch Your Script 📝
This is not a drill. This is your next step.
At week 8, you are pitching your short directly to Slight Breeze Studios producers and team. Select scripts will be considered for full production and distribution with our studio.
Join The Writers Room
In 8 weeks, you’ll turn your short film idea into a production ready script and walk away with a polished story, a pitch that lands, and a shot at production. This is where your concept becomes your calling card.
✔ 8 in-person/virtual workshop sessions
✔Real feedback from a working screenwriter
✔ 30 minute 1:1 feedback calls once a week
✔Pitch development training
✔Full syllabus + session materials
✔ The opportunity to pitch for production and distribution under Slight Breeze Studios
$525
or two payments of $262 .50 no extra fees
10 seats max