The North Fork TV Festival returned to Greenport Theatre Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5. It included a gathering of actors, executive directors, and writers celebrating the evolution of television, and viewings a variety of television pilots. Actor Chris Noth presented the 2019 Canopy Award, honoring a member of New York television community, to Kelsey Grammer. Constance Wu received the 2019 Ambassador to the Arts Award. Aasif Mandvi was honored with the Inspiration Award.