CONNOR PANNELL

CONSULTING

 

CONSULTING SERVICES

Start by submitting a short project overview — you’ll receive a tailored response with next steps on how Connor can support your project.

connorappannell@gmail.com

Connor Pannell speaks at the second annual Athens Film Festival.

 

PRODUCTIONS SUPPORTED

 

BRANDS SUPPORTED

 

Connor Pannell is a filmmaker and creative entrepreneur whose career bridges artistry and enterprise. After over a decade in filmmaking — from raising capital to producing award-winning films, he now helps other filmmakers avoid the common pitfalls he’s seen firsthand. Connor has also supported productions for Warner Bros., Amazon, Apple TV+, and more, giving him a perspective on how high-level projects are produced.

Just as importantly, he built a camera rental company, New East Rental, from the ground up into a thriving business during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and also serves as Senior Producer for The Peabody Awards, one of the most respected institutions in American media.

What connects these pursuits is not a single discipline, but a temperament that ideas should be realized, audiences can be reached, and stories must be made. That same conviction underpins his consulting work, supporting filmmakers to shape projects that are not only creatively powerful but emotionally true and strategically positioned to succeed.

Services include: (I) Just Want To Talk? (II) Script Feedback & Coverage, (III) Edit Feedback , (IV) Festival Strategy, and (V) Project Consulting.

I. JUST WANT TO TALK?

Half an hour to unload your ideas, questions, or frustrations—I'll listen, respond, and give you my honest take.

$65.

II. SCRIPT COVERAGE & FEEDBACK

Thoughtful, in-depth notes that sharpen theme, strengthen character arcs, and refine pacing.

This includes:

  • A written report with scene-level and structural notes

  • A follow-up 30 minute call to discuss revisions and creative direction

  • Recommendations for positioning the script to festivals, labs, or producers

$499

III. EDIT FEEDBACK

Candid, detailed feedback to shape your edit into its strongest form.

This includes:

  • A full watch-through with written notes on pacing, rhythm, and emotional impact

  • Suggestions on tightening structure or clarifying arcs

  • A 30 minute follow-up session to discuss implementation and next cuts

Short Films (under 30 min): $199 per cut

Features & Pilots: $499 per cut

IV. FESTIVAL STRATEGY

A complete roadmap for your film’s festival journey, from the right targets to the right timing, with positioning and strategy built in.

This includes:

  • A tailored festival shortlist (10–15) aligned with your genre, budget, and strategy.

  • Messaging angles and positioning for each festival’s press / taste profile

  • A submission calendar with optimal deadlines & premiere strategy

  • Advice on outreach, press hooks, and follow-up planning

    $499

    Fun Fact: The average filmmaker spends ~$2,000 spraying festivals. For less, you’ll know exactly where to aim.

V. PROJECT CONSULTING

For filmmakers seeking broader guidance, Pannell offers project-scale consulting that connects creative and practical decisions.

This includes:

  • In-depth script feedback and creative revisions

  • Casting and directing guidance

  • Weekly call/check-in through pre-production

$1,999

GET IN TOUCH:

connorappannell@gmail.com