10th Annual Festival
Announcing the
10th Annual
North Fork TV Festival
Announcing the
10th Annual
North Fork TV Festival
Save the date for the 2025 Festival—happening June 17-18 at the Soundview in beautiful Greenport, New York!
Save the date for the 2025 Festival—happening June 17-18 at the Soundview in beautiful Greenport, New York!
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Get your festival pass and enjoy an unforgettable experience in Greenport, NY.
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Our Story
Our Story
Our Story
A Festival for Creators, Innovators, and Fans
A Festival for Creators, Innovators, and Fans
A Festival for Creators, Innovators, and Fans
The North Fork TV Festival is a premier destination showcasing emerging and established voices in television. Connect with industry professionals, attend exclusive screenings, and see where the future of TV begins. We’re more than just a festival — we’re a creative community that champions bold, original work, and a launchpad for diverse storytellers celebrating the art of television.
The North Fork TV Festival is a premier destination showcasing emerging and established voices in television. Connect with industry professionals, attend exclusive screenings, and see where the future of TV begins. We’re more than just a festival — we’re a creative community that champions bold, original work, and a launchpad for diverse storytellers celebrating the art of television.
The North Fork TV Festival is a premier destination showcasing emerging and established voices in television. Connect with industry professionals, attend exclusive screenings, and see where the future of TV begins. We’re more than just a festival — we’re a creative community that champions bold, original work, and a launchpad for diverse storytellers celebrating the art of television.
Awards
Awards
The 2025
Canopy Award Honoree
The 2025
Canopy Award Honoree
The Canopy Award honors a member of the New York television community. The winner’s persistence and integrity, bound by the twin spirits of independence and collaboration, stoke the creative ambitions of diverse people who have important stories to tell.
The Canopy Award honors a member of the New York television community. The winner’s persistence and integrity, bound by the twin spirits of independence and collaboration, stoke the creative ambitions of diverse people who have important stories to tell.
This Year's Award Honoree
This Year's Award Honoree
Christopher Meloni
Christopher Meloni
Christopher Meloni is a powerhouse of talent whose dynamic performances and fearless storytelling have shaped the television and film industries. His dedication to bringing complex, unforgettable characters to life embodies the spirit of the Canopy Award, which honors those who champion diverse storytelling with persistence, integrity, and inclusivity. We are thrilled to recognize his extraordinary career and welcome him to the North Fork TV Festival.
Christopher Meloni is a powerhouse of talent whose dynamic performances and fearless storytelling have shaped the television and film industries. His dedication to bringing complex, unforgettable characters to life embodies the spirit of the Canopy Award, which honors those who champion diverse storytelling with persistence, integrity, and inclusivity. We are thrilled to recognize his extraordinary career and welcome him to the North Fork TV Festival.
Photo Credit | Emily Assyrian
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor
Choose From 3 Distinct Tiers GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
Support the future of independent television by partnering with the North Fork TV Festival. As a valued sponsor, your brand will gain premium exposure to industry leaders, emerging talent, and engaged audiences who celebrate storytelling at its finest. Choose from three exclusive sponsorship tiers and be part of a festival that champions innovation, creativity, and community.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor
Choose From 3 Distinct Tiers GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
Support the future of independent television by partnering with the North Fork TV Festival. As a valued sponsor, your brand will gain premium exposure to industry leaders, emerging talent, and engaged audiences who celebrate storytelling at its finest. Choose from three exclusive sponsorship tiers and be part of a festival that champions innovation, creativity, and community.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor
Choose From 3 Distinct Tiers GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
Support the future of independent television by partnering with the North Fork TV Festival. As a valued sponsor, your brand will gain premium exposure to industry leaders, emerging talent, and engaged audiences who celebrate storytelling at its finest. Choose from three exclusive sponsorship tiers and be part of a festival that champions innovation, creativity, and community.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor
Choose From 3 Distinct Tiers
GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE
Support the future of independent television by partnering with the North Fork TV Festival. As a valued sponsor, your brand will gain premium exposure to industry leaders, emerging talent, and engaged audiences who celebrate storytelling at its finest. Choose from three exclusive sponsorship tiers and be part of a festival that champions innovation, creativity, and community.
Sponsorship
Submissions
Find Out More About The NFTV Pilot and
Script Competition
Find Out More About The NFTV Pilot and
Script Competition
Have a story to tell? We want to see it. The North Fork TV Festival’s Pilot and Script Competition is a launchpad for fresh voices in television and digital storytelling. Whether you’re a first-time writer, a rising creator ready to break through, or a seasoned talent with an independent project, this is your chance to get your work in front of industry professionals and take a meaningful step toward bringing your story to audiences everywhere.
Have a story to tell? We want to see it. The North Fork TV Festival’s Pilot and Script Competition is a launchpad for fresh voices in television and digital storytelling. Whether you’re a first-time writer, a rising creator ready to break through, or a seasoned talent with an independent project, this is your chance to get your work in front of industry professionals and take a meaningful step toward bringing your story to audiences everywhere.
Special Guests
At the heart of the festival are guests who share a love of story
At the heart of the festival are guests who share a love of story
We’re thrilled to welcome our special guests to this year’s 10th Annual North Fork TV Festival — a dynamic mix of pioneers, innovators, and unique minds who have helped shape the arts. With humor, wit, and outside-the-box perspectives, these creative forces bring a wide range of life experience and storytelling styles to the programs, screenings, and moments that make this festival so special.
Through meaningful conversations, these guests spotlight both emerging and established talent, offer guidance and inspiration, and help steward the next wave of storytelling in television and beyond.
We’re thrilled to welcome our special guests to this year’s 10th Annual North Fork TV Festival — a dynamic mix of pioneers, innovators, and unique minds who have helped shape the arts. With humor, wit, and outside-the-box perspectives, these creative forces bring a wide range of life experience and storytelling styles to the programs, screenings, and moments that make this festival so special.
Through meaningful conversations, these guests spotlight both emerging and established talent, offer guidance and inspiration, and help steward the next wave of storytelling in television and beyond.
Richard Kind
American Actor and Comedian
“When you do a play, you’re there for two and half hours, and you live a lifetime."
Deborah Feingold
Photographer
“I learned about capturing the moment from listening to jazz musicians improvise. Each playing their own version but always coming back together.”
Neena Beber
Playwright, Librettist, Screenwriter, and Television Producer
“There are just so many failures and along the way you just have to embrace it. Just consider life a pilgrimage.”
Richard Kind
American Actor and Comedian
“When you do a play, you’re there for two and half hours, and you live a lifetime."
Deborah Feingold
Photographer
“I learned about capturing the moment from listening to jazz musicians improvise. Each playing their own version but always coming back together.”
Neena Beber
Playwright, Librettist, Screenwriter, and Television Producer
“There are just so many failures and along the way you just have to embrace it. Just consider life a pilgrimage.”
Richard Kind
American Actor and Comedian
“When you do a play, you’re there for two and half hours, and you live a lifetime."
Deborah Feingold
Photographer
“I learned about capturing the moment from listening to jazz musicians improvise. Each playing their own version but always coming back together.”
Neena Beber
Playwright, Librettist, Screenwriter, and Television Producer
“There are just so many failures and along the way you just have to embrace it. Just consider life a pilgrimage.”
Richard Kind
American Actor and Comedian
“When you do a play, you’re there for two and half hours, and you live a lifetime."
Deborah Feingold
Photographer
“I learned about capturing the moment from listening to jazz musicians improvise. Each playing their own version but always coming back together.”
Neena Beber
Playwright, Librettist, Screenwriter, and Television Producer
“There are just so many failures and along the way you just have to embrace it. Just consider life a pilgrimage.”
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FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
Frequently Answered Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is the North Fork TV Festival?
The North Fork TV Festival is an annual celebration of independent television and storytelling, spotlighting bold new voices and original episodic work. Set in the scenic North Fork of Long Island, the festival brings together creators, fans, and industry professionals for a two day event of screenings, panels, networking events, and community engagement. Whether you're a passionate TV enthusiast, a seasoned producer, or a first-time writer, the North Fork TV Festival offers a vibrant platform to connect, create, and celebrate the future of television.
What is the North Fork TV Festival?
The North Fork TV Festival is an annual celebration of independent television and storytelling, spotlighting bold new voices and original episodic work. Set in the scenic North Fork of Long Island, the festival brings together creators, fans, and industry professionals for a two day event of screenings, panels, networking events, and community engagement. Whether you're a passionate TV enthusiast, a seasoned producer, or a first-time writer, the North Fork TV Festival offers a vibrant platform to connect, create, and celebrate the future of television.
What is the North Fork TV Festival?
The North Fork TV Festival is an annual celebration of independent television and storytelling, spotlighting bold new voices and original episodic work. Set in the scenic North Fork of Long Island, the festival brings together creators, fans, and industry professionals for a two day event of screenings, panels, networking events, and community engagement. Whether you're a passionate TV enthusiast, a seasoned producer, or a first-time writer, the North Fork TV Festival offers a vibrant platform to connect, create, and celebrate the future of television.
What is the North Fork TV Festival?
The North Fork TV Festival is an annual celebration of independent television and storytelling, spotlighting bold new voices and original episodic work. Set in the scenic North Fork of Long Island, the festival brings together creators, fans, and industry professionals for a two day event of screenings, panels, networking events, and community engagement. Whether you're a passionate TV enthusiast, a seasoned producer, or a first-time writer, the North Fork TV Festival offers a vibrant platform to connect, create, and celebrate the future of television.
When and where is the festival taking place?
The 2025 North Fork TV Festival returns to the beautiful Soundview Greenport, a scenic waterfront hotel overlooking the picturesque Long Island Sound, on June 17 & 18. Located just outside the village of Greenport on the North Fork of Long Island, the venue offers a stunning coastal backdrop for a weekend of screenings, panels, networking, and celebration. Only a few hours from New York City, the North Fork is an ideal destination for creatives, TV lovers, and industry professionals alike.
Plan your visit here: https://northfork.tv/plan-your-visit
When and where is the festival taking place?
The 2025 North Fork TV Festival returns to the beautiful Soundview Greenport, a scenic waterfront hotel overlooking the picturesque Long Island Sound, on June 17 & 18. Located just outside the village of Greenport on the North Fork of Long Island, the venue offers a stunning coastal backdrop for a weekend of screenings, panels, networking, and celebration. Only a few hours from New York City, the North Fork is an ideal destination for creatives, TV lovers, and industry professionals alike.
Plan your visit here: https://northfork.tv/plan-your-visit
When and where is the festival taking place?
The 2025 North Fork TV Festival returns to the beautiful Soundview Greenport, a scenic waterfront hotel overlooking the picturesque Long Island Sound, on June 17 & 18. Located just outside the village of Greenport on the North Fork of Long Island, the venue offers a stunning coastal backdrop for a weekend of screenings, panels, networking, and celebration. Only a few hours from New York City, the North Fork is an ideal destination for creatives, TV lovers, and industry professionals alike.
Plan your visit here: https://northfork.tv/plan-your-visit
When and where is the festival taking place?
The 2025 North Fork TV Festival returns to the beautiful Soundview Greenport, a scenic waterfront hotel overlooking the picturesque Long Island Sound, on June 17 & 18. Located just outside the village of Greenport on the North Fork of Long Island, the venue offers a stunning coastal backdrop for a weekend of screenings, panels, networking, and celebration. Only a few hours from New York City, the North Fork is an ideal destination for creatives, TV lovers, and industry professionals alike.
Plan your visit here: https://northfork.tv/plan-your-visit
How can I submit my work to the festival?
The North Fork TV Festival celebrates bold, original, and independent voices in television. We’re looking for scripted TV pilots and episodic content that push creative boundaries, spotlight underrepresented and diverse perspectives, and tell compelling, character-driven stories. This includes comedy, drama, sci-fi, and content that defies traditional genres. We value fresh ideas, strong writing, and visionary storytelling. If your work is ready to be seen—and remembered—we want to hear from you.
How can I submit my work to the festival?
The North Fork TV Festival celebrates bold, original, and independent voices in television. We’re looking for scripted TV pilots and episodic content that push creative boundaries, spotlight underrepresented and diverse perspectives, and tell compelling, character-driven stories. This includes comedy, drama, sci-fi, and content that defies traditional genres. We value fresh ideas, strong writing, and visionary storytelling. If your work is ready to be seen—and remembered—we want to hear from you.
How can I submit my work to the festival?
The North Fork TV Festival celebrates bold, original, and independent voices in television. We’re looking for scripted TV pilots and episodic content that push creative boundaries, spotlight underrepresented and diverse perspectives, and tell compelling, character-driven stories. This includes comedy, drama, sci-fi, and content that defies traditional genres. We value fresh ideas, strong writing, and visionary storytelling. If your work is ready to be seen—and remembered—we want to hear from you.
How can I submit my work to the festival?
The North Fork TV Festival celebrates bold, original, and independent voices in television. We’re looking for scripted TV pilots and episodic content that push creative boundaries, spotlight underrepresented and diverse perspectives, and tell compelling, character-driven stories. This includes comedy, drama, sci-fi, and content that defies traditional genres. We value fresh ideas, strong writing, and visionary storytelling. If your work is ready to be seen—and remembered—we want to hear from you.
What kind of content are you looking for?
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What kind of content are you looking for?
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What kind of content are you looking for?
We regularly deliver updates to ensure users have access to the latest features and improvements conveniently.
What kind of content are you looking for?
We regularly deliver updates to ensure users have access to the latest features and improvements conveniently.
Can I attend the festival even if I didn’t submit a project?
Absolutely. The North Fork TV Festival is open to all television fans, creatives, and industry professionals—regardless of submission status. Attending the festival is a great way to experience groundbreaking new work, participate in panels and events, and connect with fellow creators, executives, and enthusiasts. From screenings and Q&As to networking mixers and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone who loves TV and storytelling.
Can I attend the festival even if I didn’t submit a project?
Absolutely. The North Fork TV Festival is open to all television fans, creatives, and industry professionals—regardless of submission status. Attending the festival is a great way to experience groundbreaking new work, participate in panels and events, and connect with fellow creators, executives, and enthusiasts. From screenings and Q&As to networking mixers and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone who loves TV and storytelling.
Can I attend the festival even if I didn’t submit a project?
Absolutely. The North Fork TV Festival is open to all television fans, creatives, and industry professionals—regardless of submission status. Attending the festival is a great way to experience groundbreaking new work, participate in panels and events, and connect with fellow creators, executives, and enthusiasts. From screenings and Q&As to networking mixers and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone who loves TV and storytelling.
Can I attend the festival even if I didn’t submit a project?
Absolutely. The North Fork TV Festival is open to all television fans, creatives, and industry professionals—regardless of submission status. Attending the festival is a great way to experience groundbreaking new work, participate in panels and events, and connect with fellow creators, executives, and enthusiasts. From screenings and Q&As to networking mixers and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone who loves TV and storytelling.
Are there different ticket options for different sessions?
Yes! We offer several types of passes to fit your schedule and interests—from single session tickets to all-access weekend passes. Tickets are now available on our Tickets page—grab yours early before they sell out.
Are there different ticket options for different sessions?
Yes! We offer several types of passes to fit your schedule and interests—from single session tickets to all-access weekend passes. Tickets are now available on our Tickets page—grab yours early before they sell out.
Are there different ticket options for different sessions?
Yes! We offer several types of passes to fit your schedule and interests—from single session tickets to all-access weekend passes. Tickets are now available on our Tickets page—grab yours early before they sell out.
Are there different ticket options for different sessions?
Yes! We offer several types of passes to fit your schedule and interests—from single session tickets to all-access weekend passes. Tickets are now available on our Tickets page—grab yours early before they sell out.
