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September 20
2017
Indy Snaps
North Fork TV Festival Photos by Madison Fender
Actors, directors, producers, and creatives came together in Long Island’s wine country to celebrate independently produced TV pilots. The second annual North Fork TV Festival, which was attended by over 3500 people over the course of the three-day event, came to an end after an exciting three days of television and industry panels at the historic Greenport Theatre. The festival kicked off on September 7 with the world premiere screening of “Greenport.” Following the screening, the festivities continued at local hotspot Noah’s for the VIP after party. Two time Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster and director Ted Griffin were spotted.
The excitement continued with the New York premiere of “Shoot Me Nicely” and a panel featuring writer and director Elias Plagianos, and actors Jackie Martling and Fiona Hardingam, moderated by Emmy-winning host of NBC New York’s “Talk Stoop,” Cat Greenleaf. Immediately following the screening, actor Chris Noth was presented the North Fork TV Festival’s inaugural Canopy Award by fellow actor and friend, Christopher McDonald.
Great Eastern Music Photos by Morgan McGivern, Richard Lewin
Music filled the air surrounding the Lighthouse in Montauk Saturday, as the Great Eastern Music Festival brought oodles of entertainment to the point.
The final day of the festival kicked off September 9 with the New York premiere of “Death Lives,” followed by a panel featuring writers Erick Hellwig and Chris Aurilio and actress Elizabeth Galalis, moderated by writer and producer Jonathan Brandeis.
The final event of the festival was a special free screening of National Geographic’s documentary “From the Ashes.” The festival ended with a huge closing night party at The Halyard at newly re-opened Sound View hotel. Attendees at the party included actors Chris Noth and Chike Okonkwo. 27