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2024 North Fork TV Festival

Tuesday, August 27th - Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

2024 Festival Programming

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH

 

Opening Night Featuring The 2024 Ambassador For the Arts Honoree, Richard Schiff  

Tuesday, August 27th

American Beech Hotel, Greenport, NY

  • 6:30 pm – The evening kicks off with a premier open bar cocktail hour, where you can enjoy your favorite drink, and mingle with the stars, festival award winners, and TV industry influencers. Don’t forget to capture unforgettable moments with photos alongside celebrities as you walk the red carpet. 

  • 7:30 pm – Next, indulge in a sit-down three-course culinary experience at the award-winning The Restaurant at the hotel. The menu will be curated by Chef Allen Bay, making this a dinner that is not to be missed! 

  • 8:40 pm - After dinner, NFTV Artistic Director Mike Stern will present awards to this year’s TV Script Competition winners.  

  • 8:45 pm – Then, celebrate as Emmy-winner Richard Schiff receives the 2024 Ambassador for the Arts Award and listen to an insightful discussion with writer, actor, and producer Adrienne White on Schiff’s commitment to the promotion of the arts, and his work to encourage young people to excel in the arts.

  • 9:30 pm - After dessert, the event will conclude, but you are welcome to join us for an afterparty at American Beech, where a cash bar will be available for additional drinks, along with music and more opportunities to mingle with TV’s top talents.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH

Exclusive Breakfast with TV Industry Insider: Join Jessica Daniels and Max Jenkins at the 2024 Casting Director Panel

Wednesday, August 28th

Soundview Library, Soundview Greenport, Greenport, NY

10:00 am - 11:30 am 

  • Join us at the 2024 Casting Director event at the Sound View Library in the iconic Sound View Greenport Hotel, where the spotlight shines on television's unsung heroes – Casting Directors. In this exclusive fireside chat between Emmy award-winning casting director, Jessica Daniels, and beloved actor, Max Jenkins, you will learn about the magic behind the scenes as they share their insights on script selection, ensemble creation, and the delicate dance of creativity and commerce.

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Exclusive Screening of the Winners of the Indie Pilot Series (Comedy Category)

Wednesday, August 28th

Soundview Library, Soundview Greenport, Greenport, NY

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Session One | The Ladies

Session Two | Swipe NYC

  • Annual Independent TV Pilot Competition winners screening and panel discussion featuring:

    • Bridget Moynahan, Sue Kramer and David Kelsey

    • Juliana Piscina, Cailin Lobb-Rabe and Jessica Toltzis.
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A Journey Through the Evolution of TV with Actor, John Turturro, Moderated by Erik Warner and Elisa Distefano

Wednesday, August 28th

Soundview Library, Soundview Greenport,  Greenport, NY

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 

  • Step into the world of television magic with the iconic Emmy-award-winning actor, John Turturro, in this exclusive conversation with renowned NY Newsday reporter, Elisa DiStefano, and Erik Warner, Co-Founder of Eagle Point Hotel Partners. Experience firsthand the captivating tales from his storied career and insights into the changes he has witnessed in the TV industry throughout his 35 years as an actor.

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Inside the Minds of TV Showrunners Sponsored by the Gersh Agency

Wednesday, August 28th

Soundview Library, Soundview Greenport, Greenport, NY

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 

  • In this first-ever showrunner panel discussion at the North Fork TV Festival, esteemed American TV and film screenwriter and producer, Kevin Wade and Chris Brancato, will sit down with moderator Roy Ashton, Partner and Head of TV at The Gersh Agency to discuss the creative processes and industry trends that shape the television landscape. Our esteemed panelists will share their experiences, challenges, and insights on what it takes to create compelling stories that captivate audiences and how showrunners navigate challenges such as tight deadlines, budget constraints, and creative differences.

  • This event is perfect for aspiring writers and producers, television fans, media professionals, and students and educators in film, television, and media studies. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear directly from the masterminds who shape the television shows you love - reserve your spot now!

Celebrate the Work of a Hollywood Icon: Join Us in Honoring Marcia Gay Harden at the North Fork TV Festival's Canopy Award Night

Wednesday, August 28th

The Halyard, Soundview Greenport, Greenport, NY

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 

  • 6:30 pm – Kick off the event with a star-studded red carpet arrival and cocktail hour that will feature your favorite drinks and signature cocktails crafted by expert mixologists. As you mingle with stars, award winners, and industry leaders, don’t forget to capture every moment with stunning photos. 

  •  7:30 pm –Delight in a three-course gourmet meal at The Halyard, where each dish is crafted to perfection by renowned chefs. This culinary experience is one you won't want to miss! Savor dishes like swordfish, grilled strip steak, and a whipped mascarpone strawberry shortcake.

  • 8:30 pm - Enjoy the presentation of the awards to this year’s TV Pilot Competition winners from NFTV Artistic Director Mike Stern.

  • 8:35 pm - Celebrate as Suffolk County Legislator, Catherine L. Stark, presents a proclamation of this year’s Canopy Award to the Honoree, Marcia Gay Harden.

  • 8:45 pm – Join Variety's Jenny Maas in a fascinating conversation with Marcia Gay Harden. Hear exclusive stories and gain insights into Marcia’s inspiring journey throughout her distinguished acting career. Discover her thoughts on the evolution of film and television, learn about her roles in critically acclaimed TV shows and films, her experiences working with top directors, and her future projects.

  • 9:30 pm – Extend the festivities with an exclusive afterparty at The Piano Bar, featuring live music by John Khoury, and a cash bar, where you can network with TV’s elite and brightest new talent. Revel in the glitz and glamor of the night as you toast to an unforgettable evening.

2024 Canopy Award Honoree

Marcia Gay Harden

Academy Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden has forged an incomparable body of work, and like a chameleon she transforms into each character she plays. Her critically lauded performances are myriad – from glamorous Ava Gardner in Sinatra, to artist Lee Krasner in Pollock (winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress), to the down-and-out Celeste in Mystic River (Oscar-nominated in the same category) – and her versatility has been praised in other films such as the Tell It Like A Woman, Confess Fletch,  Miller’s Crossing, Into the Wild, The First Wives Club, Meet Joe Black, Mona Lisa Smile, The Hoax and Used People.

She can most recently be seen opposite Skylar Astin in the hit CBS dramedy So Help Me Todd, season two’s finale aired May 16th. She could recently be seen starring in the Michael Keaton helmed thriller, Knox Goes Away, opposite Al Pacino and theatrically released this past March, as well as seen reprising her Emmy-nominated role on the latest season of the critically-acclaimed drama The Morning Show on AppleTV+ opposite Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.

Other television credits include Netflix’s Uncoupled which earned her a Critics Choice nomination, Hulu’s A Million Little Things, ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, among many others.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29TH

Anker x Faith American Brewing Company Happy Hour with Kelsey Grammer

Thursday, August 29th

Anker, 47 Front St, Greenport, NY

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

Don't miss the opportunity to meet Kelsey Grammer, award-winning actor and owner of Faith American Brewing Company, at this one-of-a-kind happy hour at Anker in Greenport, NY on Thursday, August 29th. Kelsey will be guest bartending from 3:30 - 4:30 pm and will be pouring Faith American Brewing Company beer for guests.

The Faith American Beer, oysters and paired small plate specials will be available for purchase.

This exclusive event is limited to a select number of guests, with tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

 

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