The North Fork TV Festival returned to Greenport, NY, for its 11th annual celebration of television, bringing together acclaimed actors, industry professionals and emerging storytellers for two days of screenings, conversations and special events.

This year’s festival honored Anthony Anderson (black-ish) with the Canopy Award, its highest honor, and Kate Walsh (Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice) with the Ambassador for the Arts Award. The participating talent lineup also included Bridget Moynahan (Blue Bloods), Kelsey Grammer (Frasier), Kelly AuCoin (Billions), Melissa Navia (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) and Michael Nathanson (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 of championing independent storytelling and bringing the television community together on the North Fork.

Images courtesy of North Fork TV Festival