New York Television Festival 2010

Captain Coulier (Space Explorer)
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot, 13 min
Created by: Lyndon Casey
Plays In: Comedy 5
Interests: Comedy, Sci-fi

Sick of the pressure from his parents to become successful on Planet Earth, Anthony Coulier impulsively signed up for the “Explorer Project.” This government program, created to curb overpopulation, offers willing bodies great incentives: free room and board, a ray-gun, and a flying saucer to scour the universe. Although lured to space by the promise of action, adventure, and glory, Coulier now battles space travel’s greatest obstacle… boredom. Read More

Channel 101: NY
Digital Day
Program, 45 min

NYTVF is pleased to host Channel 101:NY’s monthly screening for the third year running. Every month, five-minute TV shows are screened for a live audience in New York City. The audience votes to renew some shows and cancel others. The top five shows become the new "prime time" lineup; losing shows are banished as "failed pilots" and "canceled shows." The next month, prime time shows return with new episodes, pitted against each other and a crop of fresh new pilots. At Channel 101, your entertainment destiny is in your hands. If you like a show, nurture it with your votes and it will bloom into a series. If you don't like a show, it goes away. Read More

Comedy 1
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot Block, 60 min
Interests: Comedy

Rolling | The Stalkers Read More

Comedy 2
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot Block, 60 min
Interests: Comedy

Patrick and Molly and all the small things… | Craig and the Werewolf | Hello, Dum Dum Read More

Comedy 3
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot Block, 60 min
Interests: Comedy

Copy & Pastry | Permanent Stakeout | Illuminati Brothers Read More

Comedy 4
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot Block, 60 min
Interests: Comedy

The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins | Sugar Babies | Jack In A Box Read More

Comedy 5
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot Block, 60 min
Interests: Comedy

My Mans | Captain Coulier (Space Explorer) | Wunderkrafthaus Read More

Comedy 6
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot Block, 60 min
Interests: Comedy

Off Campus | Agent X | Baby Daddy Memoirs Read More

Comedy 7
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot Block, 60 min
Interests: Comedy

Gentrification | SOLO | Greg & Donny Read More

Comedy 8
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot Block, 60 min
Interests: Comedy

A Okay | Cooking With Werner | Octane Pistols of Fury Read More

Cooking With Werner
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot, 7 min
Created by: William Maier, Garth Mueller and John Webb
Plays In: Comedy 8
Interests: Comedy

In an effort to fund his award-winning films, maverick filmmaker Werner Herzog agreed to host an American domestic TV show which has never aired... until now. In "Cooking With Werner," the German warrior/poet of cinema takes us on a quest to the jungle in search of the perfect ingredient... and he may not make it back alive. With guest star Jim Jarmusch. Read More

Copy & Pastry
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot, 9 min
Created by: Scott McCabe and Tory Stanton
Plays In: Comedy 3
Interests: Comedy

"Copy & Pastry," the deliciously tart new comic series, follows Tory and Scott, a pair of roommates whose ambitions outpace their resources as they endeavor to create a successful online pastry delivery service out of their home kitchen. On a quest for culinary greatness, Tory and Scott encounter street fights, comically blind taste tests, and nude modeling. They soon realize that the underworld of small business ownership is more seedy than sweet. Read More

Craig and the Werewolf
Independent Pilot Competition
Pilot, 15 min
Created by: Brett Register
Plays In: Comedy 2
Interests: Comedy

Comedy ensues when Craig arrives home from work and is shocked to find his new roommate, Brett, eating a dead body in the living room. In an attempt to calm the situation, Brett explains that he forgot to tell Craig he's a werewolf. Craig tries to figure out if Brett is in fact a werewolf or just a crazy homicidal maniac. Either way, he’s pretty sure he’s not getting his security deposit back. Read More

Creating Character: A discussion with Michael Emerson
Development Day
Panel, 45 min

The character of Ben Linus on "Lost" is one of the most memorable in the history of the medium. The actor who embodied him, Michael Emerson, was cast as a result of his Emmy winning turn as another indelible character: William Hinks on “The Practice." Join us for an actor¹s point of view on how to create memorable characters. Read More

Creative Keynote: Mitch Hurwitz
Development Day
Panel, 45 min

Creator of one of the most critically lauded and beloved television comedies of all time, “Arrested Development,” Mitch Hurwitz will be discussing his current show on FOX, “Running Wilde,” as well as sharing insights and advice about creating top-notch television. Read More