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Hi, I’m John Panfili, an award-winning film composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. I specialize in telling compelling stories through music, blending elements of jazz, soul, classic film scores, and electronic textures to craft a unique take on traditional sounds. My work has been heard in theaters and film festivals across the country, and has been recorded by ensembles at legendary studios like Evergreen Recording Studios and Tempest Recording Studios. At the end of the day, I believe music should serve and finish your story.…Hi, I’m John Panfili, an award-winning film composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. I specialize in telling compelling stories through music, blending elements of jazz, soul, classic film scores, and electronic textures to craft a unique take on traditional sounds. My work has been heard in theaters and film festivals across the country, and has been recorded by ensembles at legendary studios like Evergreen Recording Studios and Tempest Recording Studios. At the end of the day, I believe music should serve and finish your story.

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Hi, I’m John Panfili, an award-winning film composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. I specialize in telling compelling stories through music, blending elements of jazz, soul, classic film scores, and electronic textures to craft a unique take on traditional sounds. My work has been heard in theaters and film festivals across the country, and has been recorded by ensembles at legendary studios like Evergreen Recording Studios and Tempest Recording Studios. At the end of the day, I believe music should serve and finish your story.…Hi, I’m John Panfili, an award-winning film composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. I specialize in telling compelling stories through music, blending elements of jazz, soul, classic film scores, and electronic textures to craft a unique take on traditional sounds. My work has been heard in theaters and film festivals across the country, and has been recorded by ensembles at legendary studios like Evergreen Recording Studios and Tempest Recording Studios. At the end of the day, I believe music should serve and finish your story.

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Hi, I’m John Panfili, an award-winning film composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. I specialize in telling compelling stories through music, blending elements of jazz, soul, classic film scores, and electronic textures to craft a unique take on traditional sounds.

My work has been heard in theaters and film festivals across the country, and has been recorded by ensembles at legendary studios like Evergreen Recording Studios and Tempest Recording Studios. At the end of the day, I believe music should serve and finish your story.

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Work Experience

Composer at ASU Capstone Film

January 1, 2023 - Present

Original score composed for a series of ASU Capstone Film projects, contributing to mood, pacing, and storytelling for independent student productions.

Composer at ASU Animation Capstone Project

January 1, 2023 - Present

Created music and cues for an ASU animation capstone project, developing themes to support narrative beats and character moments.

Composer at ASU Capstone Film

January 1, 2024 - Present

Scored the short film Snaps (2024) as part of the ASU Capstone Film program, aligning musical motifs with dramatic arcs.

Composer at ASU Capstone Film

January 1, 2024 - Present

scored Life in Full Bloom (2024), which earned the Zachary Booher Award for Best Original Music.

Composer at Independent Short Film – Metamorphosis

January 1, 2024 - Present

Composed and produced music for the independent short Metamorphosis (2024), premiered in indie circuits and festival entries.

Composer at ASU Capstone Film

January 1, 2024 - Present

Wrote and produced score for Needles (2024), an ASU Capstone project.

Composer at ASU Capstone Film

January 1, 2025 - Present

Contributed music for Echoes of War (2025), an ASU Capstone Film, with a track selected as Prism Film Festival Award contender.

Composer at Independent feature documentary – Go Tell That!

January 1, 2025 - Present

Original score and musical themes for the independent feature Go Tell That! (2025), with festival screenings and documentary circuits.

Composer at Independent short film – The Vagabond

January 1, 2025 - Present

Scored The Vagabond (2025), including the title track and period cues; festival wins and nominations noted.

Composer at Concept project for TV

January 1, 2026 - Present

Heavy is the Crown (2026) – concept film for a TV series pitched to streaming platforms, score development and thematic material.

Song Credit at Life in Full Bloom

January 1, 2024 - Present

Kiss From The Wind (2024) – song credit for Life in Full Bloom (award-winning work).

Song Credit at The Vagabond

January 1, 2025 - Present

Rings of Power (2025) – song credit for The Vagabond; Indie X Film Festival Best Original Song winner.