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Fast‑approval options that improve workflow immediately.

Screener Calibration & Alignment Session - $250 —$450 per session

• Establishes clear evaluation standards for new or mixed‑experience screener pools.

• Includes a calibration rubric for ongoing use.

Narrative Evaluation for Top Contenders - $300—$600 per set

• Objective narrative notes, structural analysis, and risk flags for finalist films.

• Supports confident, defensible programming decisions.

Narrative Risk Triage (Early‑Round Support) - $350—$700 per batch

• Evaluation of early‑round submissions to identify narrative red flags and audience‑impact risks.

• Reduces screener workload and decision fatigue.

Block Structuring Consultation - $300—$500 per batch

• Support shaping 1–2 shorts blocks for pacing, thematic cohesion, and audience engagement.

• Prevents tonal whiplash and mid‑block drop‑off.

For festivals seeking deeper narrative support throughout the season. 

Full Narrative Evaluation - $1,200—$2,000 per season

• Comprehensive evaluation of finalist films with narrative clarity assessments, structural notes, and risk analysis.

Full Block Structuring - $1,000—$1,800 per season

• Cohesive shaping of 4-6 short blocks to strengthen flow, identity, and audience experience.

Screener Training & Evaluation Combo - $1,000—$1,500 per season

• Calibration session, rubric, and evaluation of a sample set of films, 

Long-term clarity and identity for festivals refining their programming voice. 

Audience Trust Audit - $2,000—$3,500 per audit

• Review of past privramming to identify patterns that weaken audience trust,

• Forward-facing recommendations to strengthen identity and cohesion,

Season-Long Programming Partnership - $3,000—$6,000 per season

• Ongoing narrative evaluation, block structuring,screener calibration, and strategic support throught the season. 

Messaging & Audience Framing Notes - $300-$600 per set

• Audience-facing language for sensitive or complex selections

• Strengthens communication and exception-setting

Post-Festival Programming Debrief - $250—$450 per session

• Review of what worked, what didn't, and where to refine next season