October 2020
NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL 1 welcome
To the NFTV community,
This year has been one of resilience for everyone, and it has been no different for this festival and those who love it. We are doing everything differently, and yet so much is the same.
It's our fifth year. We have grown every year, and that includes this year. For example, the number of submissions to the pilot competition was greater than ever. And the decision to choose a winner was harder than ever, and that means we are as proud of our winner as we've ever been. We think you're celebrating independent going to love Freeze and Slayed By Divya. We're also going to reach a vastly larger number of people this year. That's the happy result of our expanded partnership with News 12. They will be broadcasting all the best and brightest moments scripted television from the festival. That starts with our competition winners and includes an intimate conversation with actor Jeremy Sisto, whom we are proud to honor with our Canopy Award.
For 2020, the fifth annual North Fork TV Festival has been reimagined as a The News 12 broadcast will also include the global premier of Superuser Do. We created the pilot socially distanced drive-in experience. From our cars, we’ll celebrate lovingly — and safely — during the pandemic. We are incredibly proud of that accomplishment. But independent scripted television with screenings, awards and panels featuring immense pride is only a small piece of our admiration of Sudanese-American filmmaker Zuff Idries local wine and food. and his Superuser Do script, which won this year's Alfred P. Sloan Science + Tech Pilot Script Competition.
We are also committed to keeping our tradition of building community around the arts in the North Fork. We knew we had to do everything possible to host a safe physical gathering, and we knew a drive-in event would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We are grateful to Borghese Vineyard for this beautiful scene.
We are also incredibly grateful to Bloomberg Philanthropies, to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and to the Suffolk County Economic Development Corporation for the tremendous support. We are grateful to our wonderful judges, our advisory boards, our executive committee, and our team.
And we are grateful most of all for our wonderful guests and supporters. Thank you to one and all.
Noah Doyle Lauren Doyle Jonathan Shafter FOUNDER CO- FOUNDER CO-FOUNDER
2 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL welcome
To the NFTV community,
This year has been one of resilience for everyone, and it has been no different for this festival and those who love it. We are doing everything differently, and yet so much is the same.
It's our fifth year. We have grown every year, and that includes this year. For example, the number of submissions to the pilot competition was greater than ever. And the decision to choose a winner was harder than ever, and that means we are as proud of our winner as we've ever been. We think you're going to love Freeze and Slayed By Divya.
We're also going to reach a vastly larger number of people this year. That's the happy result of our celebrating independent expanded partnership with News 12. They will be broadcasting all the best and brightest moments from the festival. That starts with our competition winners and includes an intimate conversation scripted television with actor Jeremy Sisto, whom we are proud to honor with our Canopy Award. The News 12 broadcast will also include the global premier of Superuser Do. We created the pilot lovingly — and safely — during the pandemic. We are incredibly proud of that accomplishment. For 2020, the fifth annual North Fork TV Festival has been reimagined as a But immense pride is only a small piece of our admiration of Sudanese-American filmmaker Zuff socially distanced drive-in experience. From our cars, we’ll celebrate Idries and his Superuser Do script, which won this year's Alfred P. Sloan Science + Tech Pilot Script independent scripted television with screenings, awards and panels featuring Competition. local wine and food. We are also committed to keeping our tradition of building community around the arts in the North Fork. We knew we had to do everything possible to host a safe physical gathering, and we knew a drive-in event would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We are grateful to Borghese Vineyard for this beautiful scene.
We are also incredibly grateful to Bloomberg Philanthropies, to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and to the Suffolk County Economic Development Corporation for the tremendous support. We are grateful to our wonderful judges, our advisory boards, our executive committee, our team, and of course Giovanni Borghese for hosting the 2020 North Fork TV Festival.
And we are grateful most of all for our wonderful guests and supporters.
Thank you to one and all.
Noah Doyle Lauren Doyle Jonathan Shafter FOUNDER FOUNDER CO-FOUNDER
2 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL PARKING + COVID FAQ SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 17th
How do I listen to the show? 5:30 PM DOORS OPEN 5:30 PM A: Turn on your FM radio to the station posted on our signs! 6:00 PM FOOD & DRINK AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE 6:00 PM PERFORMANCE BY RITES OF SPRING 7:00 PM SHOW STARTS Do I need to turn off my headlights? A: Yes, please dim your lights upon arrival and turn them off before the film starts.
Can I keep the engine idling? A: Please refrain from idling your engine. You are welcome to start your car periodically to keep your SCREENINGS MENU battery charged, but please keep the time limited. Lights in your car are a distraction to others.
Official Selection: Mattitaco - Where is the restroom? SLAYED BY DIVYA Meat & Veggie Taco Options A: Follow posted signs to the temporary restroom facilites. All guests are expected to wear a mask and including Q+A with Creators practice social distancing while waiting in line for the restroom. On the Road - Soup & Sandwich Options
How does disposing of trash work? Official Selection (Webseries): Blue Duck Bakery - FREEZE A: We have trash receptacles onsite, but please keep trash in your vehicle when possible and do not litter. Dessert including Q+A with Creators Greenport Harbor Brewing - Assorted May I leave my vehicle during the event? Beers A: Except for use of the bathroom, you must stay within your vehicle or designated “personal space” in Sneak Peak Sloan your parking spot. A mask and social distancing is required when you are outside your vehicle. Competition Winner Borghese Winery - SUPERUSER DO Assorted Wines including Q+A with Creators Are masks required? All food and drink is available for A: For the safety of our volunteers, everyone must have a mask with them and wear it while tickets are scanned, food is ordered, or you are outside of your vehicle. You do not need to wear your mask for the Canopy Award Presention purchase and will be delivered right entire presentation if you are inside your vehicle. If you do not have a mask with you, you will be turned Jeremy Sisto to your vehicle. away without a refund.
Our official menus are subject to change.
4 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL INSTRUCTIONS welcome
To the NFTV community,
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The News 12 broadcast will also include the global premier of Superuser Do. We created the pilot lovingly — and safely — during the pandemic. We are incredibly proud of that accomplishment. But immense pride is only a small piece of our admiration of Sudanese-American filmmaker Zuff Idries and his Superuser Do script, which won this year's Alfred P. Sloan Science + Tech Pilot Script Competition.
We are also committed to keeping our tradition of building community around the arts in the North Fork. We knew we had to do everything possible to host a safe physical gathering, and we knew a drive-in event would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We are grateful to Borghese Vineyard for this beautiful scene.
We are also incredibly grateful to Bloomberg Philanthropies, to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and to the Suffolk County Economic Development Corporation for the tremendous support. We are Need Help with something else? grateful to our wonderful judges, our advisory boards, our executive committee, and our team.
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Noah Doyle Lauren Doyle Jonathan Shafter FOUNDER CO- FOUNDER CO-FOUNDER
2 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL PARKING + COVID FAQ SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 17th
How do I listen to the show? 5:30 PM PARKING OPEN 5:30 PM A: Turn on your FM radio to the station posted on our signs! ______6:00 PM FOOD & DRINK AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE 6:00 PM PERFORMANCE BY RITES OF SPRING 7:00 PM SHOW STARTS Do I need to turn off my headlights? A: Yes, please dim your lights upon arrival and turn them off before the film starts.
Can I keep the engine idling? A: Please refrain from idling your engine. You are welcome to start your car periodically to keep your SCREENINGS MENU battery charged, but please keep the time limited. Lights in your car are a distraction to others.
Official Selection: Mattitaco - Where is the restroom? SLAYED BY DIVYA Meat & Veggie Taco Options A: Follow posted signs to the temporary restroom facilites. All guests are expected to wear a mask and including Q+A with Creators practice social distancing while waiting in line for the restroom. On the Road - Soup & Sandwich Options
How does disposing of trash work? Official Selection: Blue Duck Bakery - A: We have trash receptacles onsite, but please keep trash in your vehicle when possible and do not litter. FREEZE Dessert including Q+A with Creators Greenport Harbor Brewing - Assorted May I leave my vehicle during the event? Sneak Peak Beers A: Except for use of the bathroom, you must stay within your vehicle or designated “personal space” in your parking spot. A mask and social distancing is required when you are outside your vehicle. Alfred P. Sloan Science+Tech Borghese Winery - Script Competition Winner Assorted Wines SUPERUSER DO including Q+A Are masks required? with Creators All food and drink is available for A: For the safety of our volunteers, everyone must have a mask with them and wear it while tickets are scanned, food is ordered, or you are outside of your vehicle. You do not need to wear your mask for the purchase and will be delivered right entire presentation if you are inside your vehicle. If you do not have a mask with you, you will be turned Canopy Award Presentation to your vehicle. away without a refund. Jeremy Sisto For drinks and dessert simply wait for a representative to approach your vehicle. For dinner, scan your QR code
Our official menus are subject to change.
4 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: HONORABLE MENTIONS:
SLAYED BY DIVYA ABADAI A mobile hairstylist struggling to launch her hair brand lands a Shlomi is a taxi driver who thinks he can solve his problems star client who delivers a surprise. and return to his family with money he doesn't have. Sadly, the opposite is true.
Ni Belete Creator Directors Sivan Malca, Vladimir Van Maximillian Carlos Director Dzyackevich, Orit Nahari Tzipkin Writer Ni Belete Writers Silvan Malca, Vladimir Starring Ni Belete, Joshua Smith, Ralph Dzyackevich, Orit Nahari Tzipkin Lammie Jr, Ian Watson + Lina Green Producers Binyamin Gurevich, Tzachi Sharon Starring Gil Desiano Bitton, Sivan Malca, Eyal Cohen
FREEZE INFERNO When Joy’s fairytale romance crashes and burns on the eve of After a big mistake leaves an altruistic law-school grad desperate her 35th birthday, the TICK-TOCK of her biological clock for a job, he interviews at a firm of morally depraved divorce amplifies, pushing her to try new things. lawyers. Ultimately he must decide if he’s willing to sacrifice every principle he lives by in order to save his future. Creator Maya Albanese Director Wendy Roderweiss Director Maya Albanese Writers Wendy Roderweiss, Michael O'Brien Producers Maya Albanese, Valerie Steinberg Producers Kevin Endres, Brian Khan Starring Adrian Grenier, Nora Zehetner, + Starring Josh Bywater, Adam Wesley Brown, Chris Parnell David Pasquesi, John Liste, Marika Engelhardt
6 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL 7 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: HONORABLE MENTIONS:
SLAYED BY DIVYA ABADAI A mobile hairstylist struggling to launch her hair brand lands a Shlomi is a taxi driver who thinks he can solve his problems star client who delivers a surprise. and return to his family with money he doesn't have. Sadly, the opposite is true.
Ni Belete Creator Directors Sivan Malca, Vladimir Van Maximillian Carlos Director Dzyackevich, Orit Nahari Tzipkin Writer Ni Belete Writers Silvan Malca, Vladimir Starring Ni Belete, Joshua Smith, Ralph Dzyackevich, Orit Nahari Tzipkin Lammie Jr, Ian Watson + Lina Green Producers Binyamin Gurevich, Tzachi Sharon Starring Gil Desiano Bitton, Sivan Malca, Eyal Cohen
FREEZE *Webseries Selection* INFERNO When Joy’s fairytale romance crashes and burns on the eve of After a big mistake leaves an altruistic law-school grad desperate her 35th birthday, the TICK-TOCK of her biological clock for a job, he interviews at a firm of morally depraved divorce amplifies, pushing her to try new things. lawyers. Ultimately he must decide if he’s willing to sacrifice every principle he lives by in order to save his future. Creator Maya Albanese Director Wendy Roderweiss Director Maya Albanese Writers Wendy Roderweiss, Michael O'Brien Producers Maya Albanese, Valerie Steinberg Producers Kevin Endres, Brian Khan Starring Adrian Grenier, Nora Zehetner, + Starring Josh Bywater, Adam Wesley Brown, Chris Parnell David Pasquesi, John Liste, Marika Engelhardt
6 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL 7 NORTH FORH TV FESTIVAL + ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION PRESENT THE SCIENCE + TECHOLOGY WE’VE GOT TV COVERED. SCRIPT COMPETITION WINNER Special Clips To be Screened
SUPERUSER DO Written by Zuff Idries
An anthology series follows technologists of many sorts throughout their personal and HOME > TV > NEWS APRIL 24, 2018 3:49PM PT professional trials. Superuser Do is an effort to demystify the work of software North Fork TV Festival Sets Judges Panel development and adjacent careers in the tech industry by telling the stories of the overwhelminglyly human people who do such work. The diversity of roles in the tech world is vast, and only matched by the diversity of people who occupy those roles.
Our pilot episode follows Timothy, a black computer science student struggling to make grades at an elite institution, forced to balance the intensity of school with povety back home.
With the support of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the North Fork TV Festival is producing the pilot episode of SUPERUSER DO which will ultimately screen in 3 million homes on New12 this November.
Festival Director Elias Plagianos worked with Zuff to bring this script to life. JEREMY SISTO 2020 Canopy Award Recipient In a career that has moved effortlessly between film, television and theater, Jeremy Sisto has become an iconic presence in entertainment. Eight years after wrapping an acclaimed three-season role on LAW & ORDER as Detective Cyrus Lupo, Sisto reteamed with prolific creator/producer Dick Wolf on the CBS drama, F.B.I. which is now prepping for its third season. The show follows a group of agents in New York fighting terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence to keep America safe.
Sisto’s extensive film credits include the 1995 classic CLUELESS with Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd, and Brittany Murphy; the tennis comedy BREAK POINT, which he co-wrote and produced; Fox International’s THE OTHER SIDE OF Photo: THE DOOR; and HANGMAN, which premiered at the 2015 SXSW Film Festival. Sisto recently lent his voice to the Oscar- Cast members Ojobayo Lyons & Tramaine nominated and highly anticipated animated film FROZEN II, in addition to the Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated Bembury wating for camera to roll animated FERDINAND, for which he also lent his voice. His other eclectic film roles include those in GRAND CANYON, HIDEAWAY, ROBOT AND FRANK, MOONLIGHT AND VALENTINO, WHITE SQUALL, WITHOUT LIMITS, SUICIDE KINGS, THIRTEEN, WRONG TURN and WAITRESS.
10 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL NORTH FORH TV FESTIVAL + ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION PRESENT THE SCIENCE + TECHOLOGY WE’VE GOT TV COVERED. SCRIPT COMPETITION WINNER Special Clips To be Screened
SUPERUSER DO Written by Zuff Idries
Our anthology series follows technologists of many sorts throughout their personal and HOME > TV > NEWS APRIL 24, 2018 3:49PM PT professional trials. Superuser Do is an effort to demystify the work of software North Fork TV Festival Sets Judges Panel development and adjacent careers in the tech industry by telling the stories of the overwhelminglyly human people who do such work. The diversity of roles in the tech world is vast, and only matched by the diversity of people who occupy those roles.
Our pilot episode follows Timothy, a black computer science student struggling to make grades at an elite institution, forced to balance the intensity of school with povety back home.
With the support of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the North Fork TV Festival is producing the pilot episode of SUPERUSER DO which will ultimately screen in 3 million homes on New12 this November.
Festival Director Elias Plagianos worked with Zuff to bring this script to life. JEREMY SISTO 2020 Canopy Award Recipient In a career that has moved effortlessly between film, television and theater, Jeremy Sisto has become an iconic presence in entertainment. Eight years after wrapping an acclaimed three-season role on LAW & ORDER as Detective Cyrus Lupo, Sisto reteamed with prolific creator/producer Dick Wolf on the CBS drama, F.B.I. which is now prepping for its third season. The show follows a group of agents in New York fighting terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence to keep America safe.
Sisto’s extensive film credits include the 1995 classic CLUELESS with Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd, and Brittany Murphy; the tennis comedy BREAK POINT, which he co-wrote and produced; Fox International’s THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR; and HANGMAN, which premiered at the 2015 SXSW Film Festival. Sisto recently lent his voice to the Oscar- nominated and highly anticipated animated film FROZEN II, in addition to the Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated animated FERDINAND, for which he also lent his voice. His other eclectic film roles include those in GRAND CANYON, Cast members Ojobayo Lyons & Tramaine Bembury pictured above HIDEAWAY, ROBOT AND FRANK, MOONLIGHT AND VALENTINO, WHITE SQUALL, WITHOUT LIMITS, SUICIDE KINGS, THIRTEEN, WRONG TURN and WAITRESS.
10 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL Special Thank You: welcome BORGHESE
VINEYARD To the NFTV community,
This year has been one of resilience for everyone, and it has been no different for this festival and for being our host those who love it. We are doing everything differently, and yet so much is the same.
It's our fifth year. We have grown every year, and that includes this year. For example, the number of submissions to the pilot competition was greater than ever. And the decision to choose a winner was harder than ever, and that means we are as proud of our winner as we've ever been. We think you're going to love Freeze and Slayed By Divya.
We're also going to reach a vastly larger number of people this year. That's the happy result of our expanded partnership with News 12. They will be broadcasting all the best and brightest moments from the festival. That starts with our competition winners and includes an intimate conversation with actor Jeremy Sisto, whom we are proud to honor with our Canopy Award.
The News 12 broadcast will also include the global premier of Superuser Do. We created the pilot lovingly — and safely — during the pandemic. We are incredibly proud of that accomplishment. But immense pride is only a small piece of our admiration of Sudanese-American filmmaker Zuff Idries and his Superuser Do script, which won this year's Alfred P. Sloan Science + Tech Pilot Script Competition.
We are also committed to keeping our tradition of building community around the arts in the North Fork. We knew we had to do everything possible to host a safe physical gathering, and we knew a drive-in event would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We are grateful to Borghese Vineyard for this beautiful scene.
We are also incredibly grateful to Bloomberg Philanthropies, to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and to the Suffolk County Economic Development Corporation for the tremendous support. We are grateful to our wonderful judges, our advisory boards, our executive committee, and our team.
And we are grateful most of all for our wonderful guests and supporters. Thank you to one and all.
Noah Doyle Lauren Doyle Jonathan Shafter FOUNDER CO- FOUNDER CO-FOUNDER
2 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL THE FESTIVAL CO-CHAIRS
Proud to support the Mark Armstrong PARTNER, PRINCIPAL ENTERTAINMENT Emmy nominated, Mark Armstrong, has recently joined Principal Entertainment LA as a partner. Prior to joining Principal, he was the owner of the management firm Sanders Armstrong Caserta for over twenty years. The firm has managed and developed such actors as Michael Sheen (MASTERS OF SEX), Chris Noth (SEX AND THE CITY, THE GOOD WIFE), Krysten Ritter (JESSICA JONES), and the late James Gandolfini among others. Mark recently executive produced the Emmy nominated THE NIGHT OF, a limited series for HBO.
Roy Ashton HEAD OF TV LITERARY & PACKAGING DEPARTMENT, THE GERSH AGENCY Roy Ashton is the Head of the TV Literary & Packaging Dept. at The Gersh Agency, with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Prior to joining Gersh as Partner in November 2011, Ashton spent 13 years at CAA. Starting in the mailroom, Ashton now functions in all areas of Television, helping clients sell shows and package projects at the major networks, major cable and premium cable outlets. He has taught at USC’s Film School and founded the Junior Hollywood Radio & Television Society. A graduate of Columbia University, Roy now lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three children
Haleigh Raff NORTH PRODUCER, LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Haleigh Raff is a Producer at NBC’s LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS where she runs the celebrity/talent booking department. She books celebrities, actors, athletes, politicians, comedians plus up & coming talent for onair appearances. Prior to this Haleigh was a Talent Executive and Producer at shows such as LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIEN, CNN’s PIERS MORGAN TONIGHT, THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW and FORK THE VIEW. Haleigh is a graduate of Syracuse University and resides part TV time on the North Fork.
12 NORTHFORK.TV FESTIVAL NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL PARKING + COVID FAQ
How do I listen to the show? Paolo Bartolani, pianist, Founder and Artistic A: Turn on your FM radio to the station posted on our signs! ______Director of the RITES OF SPRING Music Festival Do I need to turn off my headlights? to perform alongside Ashley Galvani Bell A: Yes, please dim your lights upon arrival and turn them off before the film starts.
Can I keep the engine idling? A: Please refrain from idling your engine. You are welcome to start your car periodically to keep your battery charged, but please keep the time limited. Lights in your car are a distraction to others.
Where is the restroom? A: Follow posted signs to the temporary restroom facilites. All guests are expected to wear a mask and practice social distancing while waiting in line for the restroom.
How does disposing of trash work? A: We have trash receptacles onsite, but please keep trash in your vehicle when possible and do not litter.
May I leave my vehicle during the event? A: Except for use of the bathroom, you must stay within your vehicle or designated “personal space” in Paolo Bartolani is a pianist, musicologist and music your parking spot. A mask and social distancing is required when you are outside your vehicle. manager, working in both classical and contemporary music. He graduated in 1989 from the
Are masks required? Santa Cecilia Music Conservatory in Rome (Italy). He studied with Eduardo Hubert, and after A: For the safety of our volunteers, everyone must have a mask with them and wear it while tickets are scanned, food is ordered, or you are outside of your vehicle. You do not need to wear your mask for the graduation, with Charles Rosen, György Sándor and entire presentation if you are inside your vehicle. If you do not have a mask with you, you will be turned Andor Foldes. He also studied French piano away without a refund. repertoire with Germaine Mounier at the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris. Paolo performs as a soloist and also as a member of chamber ensembles in Europe and United States.
For additional RITES OF SPRING events visit ritesmusic.org 4 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is proud to support the 2020 winner of the Science + Tech Script Competition at the North Fork Film Festival Superuser Do By Zuff Idries
Supported by a diverse community of peers, a Black software engineer struggles to overcome structural inequality and other obstacles to success in the world of computer science.
The Sloan program in Public Understanding of Science & Technology supports books, film radio, television, theater, and new media to bridge the two cultures of science and the humanities. sloan.org | @SloanPublic
Driven by the promise of great ideas. THE FESTIVAL CO-CHAIRS
Proud to support the Mark Armstrong PARTNER, PRINCIPAL ENTERTAINMENT Emmy nominated, Mark Armstrong, has recently joined Principal Entertainment LA as a partner. Prior to joining Principal, he was the owner of the management firm Sanders Armstrong Caserta for over twenty years. The firm has managed and developed such actors as Michael Sheen (MASTERS OF SEX), Chris Noth (SEX AND THE CITY, THE GOOD WIFE), Krysten Ritter (JESSICA JONES), and the late James Gandolfini among others. Mark recently executive produced the Emmy nominated THE NIGHT OF, a limited series for HBO.
Roy Ashton HEAD OF TV LITERARY & PACKAGING DEPARTMENT, THE GERSH AGENCY Roy Ashton is the Head of the TV Literary & Packaging Dept. at The Gersh Agency, with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Prior to joining Gersh as Partner in November 2011, Ashton spent 13 years at CAA. Starting in the mailroom, Ashton now functions in all areas of Television, helping clients sell shows and package projects at the major networks, major cable and premium cable outlets. He has taught at USC’s Film School and founded the Junior Hollywood Radio & Television Society. A graduate of Columbia NORTH University, Roy now lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three children TV Haleigh Raff PRODUCER, LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Haleigh Raff is a Producer at NBC’s LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS where she runs the celebrity/talent booking department. She books celebrities, actors, athletes, politicians, comedians plus up & coming talent for onair appearances. Prior to this Haleigh was a Talent Executive and Producer at shows such as LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIEN, CNN’s FORK PIERS MORGAN TONIGHT, THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW and THE VIEW. Haleigh is a graduate of Syracuse University and resides part time on the North Fork.
12 NORTHFORK.TV FESTIVAL NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL welcome
To the NFTV community,
This year has been one of resilience for everyone, and it has been no different for this festival and those who love it. We are doing everything differently, and yet so much is the same.
It's our fifth year. We have grown every year, and that includes this year. For example, the number of submissions to the pilot competition was greater than ever. And the decision to choose a winner was harder than ever, and that means we are as proud of our winner as we've ever been. We think you're going to love Freeze and Slayed By Divya.
We're also going to reach a vastly larger number of people this year. That's the happy result of our expanded partnership with News 12. They will be broadcasting all the best and brightest moments from the festival. That starts with our competition winners and includes an intimate conversation with actor Jeremy Sisto, whom we are proud to honor with our Canopy Award.
The News 12 broadcast will also include the global premier of Superuser Do. We created the pilot lovingly — and safely — during the pandemic. We are incredibly proud of that accomplishment. But immense pride is only a small piece of our admiration of Sudanese-American filmmaker Zuff Idries and his Superuser Do script, which won this year's Alfred P. Sloan Science + Tech Pilot Script Competition.
We are also committed to keeping our tradition of building community around the arts in the North Fork. We knew we had to do everything possible to host a safe physical gathering, and we knew a drive-in event would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We are grateful to Borghese Vineyard for this beautiful scene.
We are also incredibly grateful to Bloomberg Philanthropies, to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and to the Suffolk County Economic Development Corporation for the tremendous support. We are grateful to our wonderful judges, our advisory boards, our executive committee, and our team.
And we are grateful most of all for our wonderful guests and supporters. Thank you to one and all.
Noah Doyle Lauren Doyle Jonathan Shafter FOUNDER CO- FOUNDER CO-FOUNDER
2 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL welcome
To the NFTV community,
This year has been one of resilience for everyone, and it has been no different for this festival and those who love it. We are doing everything differently, and yet so much is the same.
It's our fifth year. We have grown every year, and that includes this year. For example, the number of submissions to the pilot competition was greater than ever. And the decision to choose a winner was harder than ever, and that means we are as proud of our winner as we've ever been. We think you're celebrating independent going to love Freeze and Slayed By Divya. We're also going to reach a vastly larger number of people this year. That's the happy result of our expanded partnership with News 12. They will be broadcasting all the best and brightest moments scripted television from the festival. That starts with our competition winners and includes an intimate conversation with actor Jeremy Sisto, whom we are proud to honor with our Canopy Award.
For 2020, the fifth annual North Fork TV Festival has been reimagined as a The News 12 broadcast will also include the global premier of Superuser Do. We created the pilot socially distanced drive-in experience. From our cars, we’ll celebrate lovingly — and safely — during the pandemic. We are incredibly proud of that accomplishment. But independent scripted television with screenings, awards and panels featuring immense pride is only a small piece of our admiration of Sudanese-American filmmaker Zuff Idries local wine and food. and his Superuser Do script, which won this year's Alfred P. Sloan Science + Tech Pilot Script Competition.
We are also committed to keeping our tradition of building community around the arts in the North Fork. We knew we had to do everything possible to host a safe physical gathering, and we knew a drive-in event would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We are grateful to Borghese Vineyard for this beautiful scene.
We are also incredibly grateful to Bloomberg Philanthropies, to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and to the Suffolk County Economic Development Corporation for the tremendous support. We are grateful to our wonderful judges, our advisory boards, our executive committee, and our team.
And we are grateful most of all for our wonderful guests and supporters. Thank you to one and all.
Noah Doyle Lauren Doyle Jonathan Shafter FOUNDER CO- FOUNDER CO-FOUNDER
2 NORTHFORK.TV NORTH FORK TV FESTIVAL the team
Judges + Screeners SCRIPT JUDGES NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR FESTIVAL STAFF Jeffrey Friedman Andrea Spiegal PILOT JUDGES ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Tom Russo Abigail Hawk, Actress Elias Plagianos Heather Lynch MEMBER Rockne S. O’Bannon, Showrunner David Greenwalt PRODUCER Christina Wayne, TV Executive Craig Johnson Jessica Leighton Shavasp Quillen Jeffrey Reid PRODUCER PILOT SCREENERS Andrew Nissen AMBASSADORS BOARD Michaela Qvale Kyle O'Donnell Rachel Bay Jones MEMBERS Andrew Lessner EVENT PRODUCER Kyle Trobman Caitlin Mehner Harlan Friedman SCRIPT READERS Michaela Qvale Amanda Ramirez Justine Raczkiewicz Sam Wender Maggi Delgado Millie Raphael Prisca Muljadi Emily Neumann GRANT WRITER Sean Flax Ann Kayman Max Pitagno Wilson Rubinoff Jocelyn Sabo Joe Gabriel Mac Cushing GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Boon Saleem Josh Burrow Laurel Moskowitz Diana Ostroff Gabi Mayers Ashton Matyi Stacey Van Gorder Arlynn Katz Molly Peters Andrew Carlberg Kristine Acevedo Magdalene Brandeis DEVELOPMENT Chris Slevin Sid Ganis Hailee Greene Michaela Qvale Mike Stern Maggie Langtry Ric Robertson Shavasp Quillen Sheetal Verma Tara Joshi PUBLICISTS Kimberly Barbour Christina Papadopoulos LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD Sarah Yorke EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lee Meltzer MEMBERS Marian Koltai-Levine FOUNDER Cathy Boyle Wey Lin Noah Doyle Erik Warner ACCOUNTANT FOUNDER Kara Hoblin Mike Winicki Lauren Doyle Linda Sweeney CONTROLLER CO-FOUNDER Linda Kessler Rich Vandenburgh Judith Josephs Jonathan Shafter Shannon Goldman LOCAL ADVISORY Giovanni Borghese BOARD CHAIR CO-FOUNDER Jonathan Shafter Linda Kessler Devin McMahon Jim O'Doherty CHAIR EMERITUS FOUNDER Barbara Poliwoda Noah Doyle Bill Persky David Gamberg Christina Wayne
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Judges + Screeners SCRIPT JUDGES NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR FESTIVAL STAFF Jeffrey Friedman Andrea Spiegal PILOT JUDGES ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Tom Russo Abigail Hawk, Actress Elias Plagianos Heather Lynch MEMBER Rockne S. O’Bannon, Showrunner David Greenwalt PRODUCER Christina Wayne, TV Executive Craig Johnson Jessica Leighton Shavasp Quillen Jeffrey Reid PRODUCER PILOT SCREENERS Andrew Nissen AMBASSADORS BOARD Michaela Qvale Kyle O'Donnell Rachel Bay Jones MEMBERS Andrew Lessner EVENT PRODUCER Kyle Trobman Caitlin Mehner Harlan Friedman SCRIPT READERS Michaela Qvale Amanda Ramirez Justine Raczkiewicz Sam Wender Maggi Delgado Millie Raphael Prisca Muljadi Emily Neumann GRANT WRITER Sean Flax Ann Kayman Max Pitagno Wilson Rubinoff Jocelyn Sabo Joe Gabriel Mac Cushing GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Boon Saleem Josh Burrow Laurel Moskowitz Diana Ostroff Gabi Mayers Ashton Matyi Stacey Van Gorder Arlynn Katz Molly Peters Andrew Carlberg Kristine Acevedo Magdalene Brandeis DEVELOPMENT Chris Slevin Sid Ganis Hailee Greene Michaela Qvale Mike Stern Maggie Langtry Ric Robertson Shavasp Quillen Sheetal Verma Tara Joshi PUBLICISTS Kimberly Barbour Christina Papadopoulos LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD Sarah Yorke EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lee Meltzer MEMBERS Marian Koltai-Levine FOUNDER Cathy Boyle Wey Lin Noah Doyle Erik Warner ACCOUNTANT FOUNDER Kara Hoblin Mike Winicki Lauren Doyle Linda Sweeney CONTROLLER CO-FOUNDER Linda Kessler Rich Vandenburgh Judith Josephs Jonathan Shafter Shannon Goldman LOCAL ADVISORY Giovanni Borghese BOARD CHAIR CO-FOUNDER Jonathan Shafter Linda Kessler Devin McMahon Jim O'Doherty CHAIR EMERITUS FOUNDER Barbara Poliwoda Noah Doyle Bill Persky David Gamberg Christina Wayne
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Judges + Screeners SCRIPT JUDGES NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR FESTIVAL STAFF Jeffrey Friedman Andrea Spiegal PILOT JUDGES ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Tom Russo Abigail Hawk, Actress Elias Plagianos Heather Lynch MEMBER Rockne S. O’Bannon, Showrunner David Greenwalt PRODUCER Christina Wayne, TV Executive Craig Johnson Jessica Leighton Shavasp Quillen Jeffrey Reid PRODUCER PILOT SCREENERS Andrew Nissen AMBASSADORS BOARD Michaela Qvale Kyle O'Donnell Rachel Bay Jones MEMBERS Andrew Lessner EVENT PRODUCER Kyle Trobman Caitlin Mehner Harlan Friedman SCRIPT READERS Michaela Qvale Amanda Ramirez Justine Raczkiewicz Sam Wender Maggi Delgado Millie Raphael Prisca Muljadi Emily Neumann GRANT WRITER Sean Flax Ann Kayman Max Pitagno Wilson Rubinoff Jocelyn Sabo Joe Gabriel Mac Cushing GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Boon Saleem Josh Burrow Laurel Moskowitz Diana Ostroff Gabi Mayers Ashton Matyi Stacey Van Gorder Arlynn Katz Molly Peters Andrew Carlberg Kristine Acevedo Magdalene Brandeis DEVELOPMENT Chris Slevin Sid Ganis Hailee Greene Michaela Qvale Mike Stern Maggie Langtry Ric Robertson Shavasp Quillen Sheetal Verma Tara Joshi PUBLICISTS Kimberly Barbour Christina Papadopoulos LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD Sarah Yorke EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lee Meltzer MEMBERS Marian Koltai-Levine FOUNDER Cathy Boyle Wey Lin Noah Doyle Erik Warner ACCOUNTANT FOUNDER Kara Hoblin Mike Winicki Lauren Doyle Linda Sweeney CONTROLLER CO-FOUNDER Linda Kessler Rich Vandenburgh Judith Josephs Jonathan Shafter Shannon Goldman LOCAL ADVISORY Giovanni Borghese BOARD CHAIR CO-FOUNDER Jonathan Shafter Linda Kessler Devin McMahon Jim O'Doherty CHAIR EMERITUS FOUNDER Barbara Poliwoda Noah Doyle Bill Persky David Gamberg Christina Wayne
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH | 7 PM Distemper *world Premiere*
HOME > TV > NEWS APRIL 24, 2018 3:49PM PT The winner of the North Fork TV Festival’s 2019 Science + Technology Script Competition North Fork TV Festival Sets Judges Panel is ‘Distemper’, written by emerging author Maxwell Pitagno, and directed and produced by Elias Plagianos. Set in the 1920s, ‘Distemper’ tells the true story of pathologist and LGBT icon Louise Pearce as she works to find a cure for African Trypanosomiasis, or African sleeping sickness. Trypanosomiasis devastated areas across Africa, infecting millions across the Belgian Congo and killing two-thirds of the population of the Uganda protectorate between 1900 and 1906 alone. This is a compelling and inspirational story of both scientific research for the benefit of humankind and the personal triumph of a woman and homosexual at a time when both groups were severely underrepresented and discriminated against in the scientific community.
With the support of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the North Fork TV Festival produced the pilot episode of Distemper which is ultimately planned as a six-episode television mini-series. The pilot will premiere Saturday, October 4th at 7 pm, at Greenport Theatre.
Starring Abigail Hawk, Chiké Okonkwo, Tara Westwood, Matthew Conlon, Lee Sellars, Lukas Hassel | Created + Written by Max Pitagno | Directed by Elias Plagianos | Produced by Elias Plagianos, Craig Blair, Fiona Hardingham | Executive Producers Jane Oster + Chiké Okonkwo | Moderated by News 12’s Elisa DiStefano
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Judges + Screeners SCRIPT JUDGES NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR FESTIVAL STAFF Jeffrey Friedman Andrea Spiegal PILOT JUDGES ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Tom Russo Abigail Hawk, Actress Elias Plagianos Heather Lynch MEMBER Rockne S. O’Bannon, Showrunner David Greenwalt PRODUCER Christina Wayne, TV Executive Craig Johnson Jessica Leighton Shavasp Quillen Jeffrey Reid PRODUCER PILOT SCREENERS Andrew Nissen AMBASSADORS BOARD Michaela Qvale Kyle O'Donnell Rachel Bay Jones MEMBERS Andrew Lessner EVENT PRODUCER Kyle Trobman Caitlin Mehner Harlan Friedman SCRIPT READERS Michaela Qvale Amanda Ramirez Justine Raczkiewicz Sam Wender Maggi Delgado Millie Raphael Prisca Muljadi Emily Neumann GRANT WRITER Sean Flax Ann Kayman Max Pitagno Wilson Rubinoff Jocelyn Sabo Joe Gabriel Mac Cushing GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Boon Saleem Josh Burrow Laurel Moskowitz Diana Ostroff Gabi Mayers Ashton Matyi Stacey Van Gorder Arlynn Katz Molly Peters Andrew Carlberg Kristine Acevedo Magdalene Brandeis DEVELOPMENT Chris Slevin Sid Ganis Hailee Greene Michaela Qvale Mike Stern Maggie Langtry Ric Robertson Shavasp Quillen Sheetal Verma Tara Joshi SENIOR ADVISER FOR Kimberly Barbour REPRESENTATION LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD Christina Papadopoulos EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sarah Yorke MEMBERS Lee Meltzer FOUNDER Cathy Boyle Marian Koltai-Levine Noah Doyle Erik Warner Wey Lin FOUNDER Linda Sweeney ACCOUNTANT Lauren Doyle Linda Kessler Mike Winicki CO-FOUNDER Giovanni Borghese CONTROLLER Devin McMahon Jonathan Shafter Judith Josephs Jim O'Doherty LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR David Gamberg CO-FOUNDER Jonathan Shafter Linda Kessler CHAIR EMERITUS FOUNDER Noah Doyle Bill Persky Christina Wayne
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