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The North Fork TV Festival celebrates the evolution of television and independent television while convening the innovative minds of executives, directors, writers, actors and creators. 

Founded in 2016, this annual event curates independent pilots, hosts industry discussions and honors distinguished innovators. The festival also hosts an annual Independent TV Pilot and Script Competition, providing a platform for emerging creatives. 

*North Fork TV Festival is a year-round 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

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Noah and Lauren Doyle on stage speaking North Fork TV Festival audience
ACTORS EKA DARVILLE, ITALIA RICCI & BRIAN J. SMITH PICTURED WITH FESTIVAL FOUNDER, NOAH DOYLE
 
 
 

AN ANNUAL INDUSTRY AFFAIR

The North Fork TV Festival celebrates the future of television and provides a platform for emerging creatives through its Independent TV Pilot & Script Competition, screenings and industry discussions, and prestigious awards for distinguished industry innovators.

History

PAST PILOT SELECTIONS

2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

 

 

2021

 

2020

 

  • Slayed By Divya Movie Poster - Created by Ni Belete
    Slayed by Divya
  • Freeze Official Movie Poster with scared woman in doctor office with text - Freeze your eggs, free your life
    FREEZE
  • Inferno movie poster with close up of businessmans face and multiple award nomination logos
    Inferno
  • Abadai Poster with man sitting on the side of the road at night
    Abadai

2019

 

  • M Movie Poster of man and woman on coast of a raging river
    M
  • Rainbow Ruthie colorful movie poster with candid shot of young woman
    Rainbow Ruthie
  • Otis movie poster with black man concernedly looking past the camera on city streets
    Otis
  • Up & Downs movie poster with man with downs syndrome happily playing guitar on the top of a tour bus
    Ups & Downs

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

History

PAST FESTIVALS

 

2022 Festival

Honoring 2022 Canopy Award Recipient J. Smith-Cameron, with special guests Luke Kirby and Neena Beber.

Date:

October 22, 2022

Location:

Claudio's Waterfront

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J. Smith-Cameron, Neena Beber and Luke Kirby at the North Fork TV Festival
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Donate to the 2023 Festival fund and enter to win a VIP pass to all NFTV events, including the 2023 Festival.

*NFTV is a 501c3 organization. Your donation is tax deductible.