CONNOR PANNELL

CONSULTING

 

CONSULTING SERVICES

For information on Pannell’s consulting rates and availability, please contact him.

connorappannell@gmail.com

Connor Pannell speaks at the second annual Athens Film Festival.

 

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Connor Pannell is a filmmaker and creative entrepreneur whose career bridges artistry and enterprise. 

His work has earned recognition from institutions such as AMC and the Austin Film Festival, as well as nominations for Best Short and Best Screenplay across festivals from the U.S. to Japan. He also won Best Cinematography at SeriesFest, one of television’s most prestigious showcases. 

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 now 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) Festival Strategy, (II) Script Feedback & Coverage, (III) Project Consulting, and (IV) Edit Feedback.

I. 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

    Package begins at $1,500

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 call to discuss revisions and creative direction

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

Coverage starts at $750 for features; packages available for shorts and pilots.

III. PROJECT CONSULTING

When you need a trusted partner advising across the lifecycle of your film.

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

This includes:

  • Story development and creative notes

  • Casting, directing, and production advice

  • Festival and distribution strategy integration

  • Ongoing calls/check-ins throughout pre- and post-production

Projects typically range $2,500–$6,000+, depending on length and level of involvement.

IV. 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 follow-up session to discuss implementation and next cuts

Feedback sessions typically range $300–$1,000 per cut, depending on length and complexity.

GET IN TOUCH:

connorappannell@gmail.com