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The New York Television Festival is proud to announce the following winners from the 2009 Independent Pilot Competition.
Watch the pilots now on MSN Video.
See the winners of all our 2009 prizes here.
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People's Choice Award: Johhny B. Homeless
Created by: Al Thompson—New York, NY |
Voted by popular choice at Festival screenings to honor the audience’s favorite submission in the Independent Pilot Competition,
the 2009 NYTVF People’s Choice Award for Best Pilot was presented to New York City-based pilot-maker Al Thompson for Johnny B. Homeless.
The web comedy series featuring Saturday Night Live's Kenan Thompson, follows a professional couch
surfer. Though not literally homeless, the hero constantly stays away from home to give his girlfriend some space and meets a host of new acquaintances in the process.
Creator Al Thompson received the prized crystal statue awarded to winners at the nationally televised People's Choice Awards each January. |
Al Thompson with Brian Cahill, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, TeleNext Media, Inc. |
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FtvS 15 Gigs of Fame Award: Odd Jobs
Created by: Jeremy Redleaf—New York, NY |
Jeremy Redleaf, creator of the pilot Odd Jobs was named the recipient of the first annual Fox
Television Studios “FtvS 15 Gigs of Fame” award in recognition to his effort to create a rich entertainment experience around his content. This prize entitles the winner to an opportunity to further
develop a project for 15 Gigs, a division of Fox Television Studios.
The pilot follows two unemployed roommates as they blaze a trail through a world in economic crisis, trying on new hats (and hamburger
costumes) as they learn the rules of survival. |
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Best Comedy Pilot: Blog of a Pool Boy
Created by: Greg Burke, AJ Morales, and Lou Perez—New York, NY |
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Best Drama Pilot: Dog
Created by: Barry Gribble-Washington, DC |
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Best Nonscripted Pilot: Monster Brothers
Created by: Ryan Golembeske and Josh Golembeske-Santa Monica, CA |
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Best Animation Pilot: God & Co.
Created by: Stephen Levinson and Joel Levinson-Brooklyn, NY |
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Best Web Series Pilot: My Pal Satan
Created by: Dennis Heaton-Toronto, Ontario |
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Best Actor: Greg Burke
Blog of a Pool Boy—New York, NY |
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Best Actress: Kaily Smith
MERRIme.com
—Los Angeles, CA |
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Best Nonscripted Host or Star: Lea Michele
Around the Block—New York, NY |
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Best Writing: Matt Fisher, Alden Ford, and Justin Tyler
HomeSchooled—New York, NY |
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Best Directing: Nick Armstrong
Team A.P.O.C.A.L.Y.P.S.E.—Los Angeles, CA |
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Best Theme Song: My Pal Satan
Created by: Dennis Heaton-Toronto, Ontario |
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Outside the Box Award: Hell Froze Over
Created by: Misplaced Planet Productions: J Wilder Konschak, Michael Benni Pierce, Shaun Boyle, and Alli Hartley-Brooklyn, NY |
The NYTVF extends congratulations to all producers, writers, and content creators whose work was featured at the NYTVF.
There would not be a Festival without your hard work and considerable talents.
The New York Television Festival is proud to announce the following 37 Official Selections to the 2009 Independent Pilot Competition.
Check out the trailers! Visit the NYTVF Media Showcase.
Scheduling information and ticket reservation will be available in early September at the NYTVF Box Office.
Thank you to all who entered and congratulations to our 2009 Artists!
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Around the Block (Reality)
Created by: Daniel Lir, Bryan Sarkinen, and Bayou Bennett—New York, NY |
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Astoria, Queens (Seriocomedy)
Created by: Kyle Thomas Coker—New York, NY |
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Ben Again (Drama)
Created by: John J. Ricci—New York, NY |
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Blog of a Pool Boy (Comedy)
Created by: Greg Burke, AJ Morales, and Lou Perez—New York, NY |
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Blue Movies (Comedy)
Created by: Scott Brown—Los Angeles, CA |
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The Call Center (Comedy/Mockumentary)
Created by: Rumana Huq—New York, NY |
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Calvin and Freddie's Cosmic Encounters (Live Action Family Sitcom)
Created by: Rugg Williams, Sabina Cabe, and Troy Rowland—Los Angeles, CA |
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Cost of Living (Recession Comedy)
Created by: Akshay Ahuja, Thom Blaylock, Jules DiBiase, and Samuel Frank–New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA |
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Dog (Drama)
Created by: Barry Gribble—Washington, DC |
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Genetisphere (Animated Sci-Fi Action)
Created by: Earthstar Jai Smith—Vancouver, BC, Canada |
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God & Co. (Animated Comedy)
Created by: Stephen Levinson and Joel Levinson—Brooklyn, NY |
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Gold (Comedy)
Created by: David Nett—Los Angeles, CA |
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Green Room (Drama)
Created by: Vince Parenti—New York, NY |
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Halfway There (Scenario-Based Improvised Comedy)
Created by: Michelle Best–New York, NY |
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Hell Froze Over (Romantic Comedy)
Created by: J. Wilder Konschak, Michael Benni Pierce, Shaun Boyle, and Alli Hartley—Brooklyn, NY |
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HomeSchooled (Comedy)
Created by: Matt Fisher, Alden Ford, and Justin Tyler—New York City, NY |
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Idiots, Dating (Comedy)
Created by: Dan Gregor and Doug Mand—New York, NY |
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Johnny B. Homeless (Comedy)
Created by: Al Thompson—New York City, NY |
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Kate So Far (Drama)
Created by: Heather Schlossnagle—Huntington Beach, CA |
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Leaving Bliss (Comedy)
Created by: Shanna Micko—Los Angeles, CA |
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Lost Cities (Mock Travel Show)
Created by: Dan McNamara and Chad Von Nau—Jersey City, NJ |
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Man-Man (Animated Comedy)
Created by: Chris Prine and Tom Silvestro—Brooklyn, NY |
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MERRIme.com (Comedy)
Created by: Kaily Smith and David Weidoff—Los Angeles, CA |
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Monster Brothers (Reality)
Created by: Ryan Golembeske and Josh Golembeske—Santa Monica, CA |
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My Pal Satan (Comedy)
Created by: Dennis Heaton—Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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The New 20s (Drama)
Created by: Tracy Taylor—Los Angeles, CA |
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NYCMusicShow (Music Documentary)
Created by: David Schumacher—New York, NY |
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Odd Jobs (Comedy)
Created by: Jeremy Redleaf—New York, NY |
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Pet Tripperz (Lifestyle/Travel/Pets)
Created by: Bartley Argo and Stacy Studstill—Savannah, GA |
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The Pocket Mayors (Nonscripted Travel)
Created by: Elias Zajchenco and Trent Ermes—New York, NY |
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Streak to Win (Documentary/Comedy)
Created by: Sean Tice and Adam Bedient—Brooklyn, NY |
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The Stressful Adventures of Boxhead and Roundhead (Surreal Animated Comedy)
Created by: Elliot Cowan—Bayside, NY |
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Team A.P.O.C.A.L.Y.P.S.E (Comedy)
Created by: Nick Armstrong—Los Angeles, CA |
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The Tenderloins (Comedy)
Created by: James Murray, Joe Gatto, Sal Vulcano, and Brian Quinn—Staten Island, NY |
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Titsburg (Comedy)
Created by: Tavon Bolourchi and Chioke Nassor—Brooklyn, NY |
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Who's the Baddest (Nonscripted Reality)
Created by: Elis Pacheco—New York, NY |
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Why Can't I Sell My House? (Workplace Comedy)
Created by: Sandy Abernathy and Russ Johnson—Dallas, TX |
The NYTVF is also excited to announce the inclusion of two out-of-competition independent pilot screenings.
Specialty Screenings - Not in Competition |
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Call Me Bessie (Family/Animated TV Series)
Created by: Diane Kredensor and Dana Galin—Brooklyn, NY |
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Rx (Drama)
Created by: Zachary Dehm—Los Angeles, CA |
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