Introducing EBS Grad School!

Before EBS, taking my screenwriting to the next level and understanding the business of Hollywood was a black box. But Kaia was able to quickly assess and help me shape my brand. Since her class, I’ve been featured on The Stunt List and made the AFF 2023 finals. Most of all, I’ve met lifelong friends and built a Wolf Pack of fellow creatives. Now I’m warping closer to my ambition of staffing on STAR TREK.

So, I’ve learned a lot of valuable information like pitching, networking and negotiating from the weekly live class and coaching sessions.

I knew I wanted to do more producing and screenwriting, but did not have a pathway. With Kaia’s help, not only do I have the skills to pay the bills (lol), but I also have life-long friendships with just about everyone in the school. I am forever grateful for Kaia’s guidance and friendship. She is a true ally and I know for certain that she has my back.

this knowledge to put myself in a position to succeed. Her advice on pitching and developing my brand as a writer helped me with making some key decisions about my writing portfolio and how I market myself. She also helped me develop my networking skills, an area I always struggled in. Because of Kaia, I was able to grow my social media presence and make connections with people I previously would’ve been too afraid to reach out to. Finally, she gave me actionable feedback on my pilot and taught me to look at my writing from a development executive’s perspective. Kaia is truly a “renaissance teacher” in that her knowledge spans many aspects of the entertainment industry, and she’s equally passionate about all of these topics.

I stepped away from my writing for a few years (‘cause, life) and I’ve always struggled staying consistent with my craft, mostly because I felt so alone. After joining Kaia’s course, I received an overwhelming surge of excitement, passion and motivation to reconnect with my purpose as a creative. The community she has built is beyond extraordinary and I am proud to say I now have my wolfpack. And Kaia is a phenomenal instructor and leader of our cohort. The community ALONE is worth the investment, and all the knowledge, skills and tools she gives you are an added bonus. 😉

There are a lot of business courses out there that teach you technical film industry terms and rehash the written rules of entertainment. And EBS does include classes on terminology, such as what an if/come deal is, what terms you should include in your contracts, and more. But what especially stood out to me about EBS is that it teaches the often overlooked art of “soft skills” in the business.
I’ve been to film school and worked in the business for a few years now, and still found immense value in the course because of the soft skills practice and encouragement from the amazing founder, Kaia Alexander. Much of what she teaches isn’t taught in film school, and so for many their only option is to learn these lessons the hard way. No longer with EBS.
These “soft skills” are truly what can make you or break you in Hollywood. Kaia teaches email
etiquette, how to build your working relationships, how to be assertive, how to handle the types of conflict that inevitably come up in Hollywood, how to build your personal brand, how to negotiate, how to pitch yourself as a person, and even just how to have the courage to ask for the scary things in the industry. Understanding these things is crucial to success in Hollywood,
and EBS brings in qualified speakers to expand on these topics.
I also want to note that Kaia Alexander, the founder, is an amazing person. She’s supportive and generous with her time and her connections. She makes sure to uplift diverse voices, and
teaches those who talk too much to sit back and listen. She’s a friendly, warm guide and is always open to constructive feedback. I knew from the first time I met her that she’s that rare, genuinely kind soul, and I’m so lucky that EBS is taught by her.

I would recommend this course for beginners and veterans in Hollywood alike, particularly if those soft skills are something you need to work on. And most of us do. You’ll be in for an important education, an open, communicative teacher, and an incredible experience.