Tonight, the 11th annual New York Television Festival came to a close with a ceremony celebrating the winners of its Independent Pilot Competition. The awards handed out included Best Comedy and Drama Pilots and Best of the Fest; in addition, a jury of critics (including myself) awarded coming-of-age dramedy "The Parker Tribe" with the Nytvf Critics Award. Read More: Whatever Independent TV Is, It's Happening at the New York Television Festival The Nytvf showcased 50 pilots as well as special events for shows, including Wgn's "Manhattan," and networking opportunities connecting festival artists to television executives. 12 development deals were also announced as a result of the week of pitching. Check out the full list of winners and development deals below. 2015 Independent Pilot Competition Winners Best Comedy Pilot: "New Partner" Created by Quinn Beswick and Josh Margolin (Los Angeles, CA) Welcome to the cursed existence of Ron...
- 10/25/2015
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
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