11th Annual North Fork TV Festival Returned To Greenport With Anthony Anderson, Kate Walsh, Kelly AuCoin, Kelsey Grammer, Bridget Moynahan, & More

On Wednesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 22, the North Fork TV Festival returned to Greenport with events at American Beech and Sound View Greenport. The 11th annual celebration of television brought together acclaimed actors, industry professionals, and emerging storytellers for two days of screenings, conversations, and special events.

This year’s festival honored Anthony Anderson of “Black-ish” with the Canopy Award, its highest honor, and Kate Walsh of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” with the Ambassador for the Arts Award. The participating talent lineup also included Bridget Moynahan of “Blue Bloods”, Kelsey Grammer of “Frasier”, Kelly AuCoin of “Billions”, Melissa Navia of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” and Michael Nathanson of “Love Story”.

Highlights included the festival’s In Talks With… series, featuring intimate conversations with leading television talent, including Bridget Moynahan in collaboration with Deadline’s Dinner Series, as well as a panel exploring storytelling and television in the age of AI. Independent pilot screenings and script competitions spotlighted emerging creators and original projects.

The festival culminated in its Awards Dinner at The Halyard at Sound View Greenport, celebrating Anderson and Walsh alongside the independent storytellers shaping television’s future. The 11th annual festival continued its mission to champion independent storytelling and bring the television community together on the North Fork.