Congratulations to the below UCBTNY performers and writers whose pilots have been selected for the NYTVF 2012 Independent Pilot Competition! 

New York Television Festival is proud to announce the following Official Selections to the 2012 Independent Pilot Competition.

Scheduling information and ticket reservation will be available in early October.

Thank you to all who entered and congratulations to our 2012 IPC Artists!

Created by: Matt Evans - New York, NY

News Action News is the lowest-rated local news station in Westchester, but, with a 'can do' attitude and a commitment to excellence, they just might make it to second-lowest. Starring Miriam Tolan (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), Brian Stack (Conan, 30 Rock), Dave Pasquesi (Strangers With Candy, Boss), and Christine Walters (Beavis and Butt-Head, Sesame Street).

Created by: Stephen Soroka and Will Bozarth - New York, NY

When Adam has no choice but to return to his hometown after his seemingly perfect, 'big city' life crumbles around him, he's forced to answer questions that he's struggled with his entire life. Starring Rob Michael Hugel (I Hate Being Single), Leslie Collins (VH1's Best Night Ever), Henry Zebrowski (Girls, Michael and Michael Have Issues), and Kurt Braunohler (Bunk, Delocated).

Created by: Tony Zaret, Stephen Levinson, Andrew Lin, Dave Croatto, and Ed Mundy - Brooklyn, NY

Gary and (alien) Grizmore only care about making their guitar tutorial web series, even when they're surrounded by government conspiracies, alien invasions, and murderous clone soldiers.

Created by: Jason Saenz and Nick Turner - New York, NY

Nick has never had a real job in his life so he takes advantage of the temp-to-perm lifestyle any way he can.

Created by: Pam Murphy and Sue Galloway - New York, NY

Pam and Sue transform everyday situations into absurdly awkward and ridiculously funny sketch comedy. Starring Sue Galloway (30 Rock), Pam Murphy (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon), and the voice of John Lutz (30 Rock).

Created by: Morgan Evans - Astoria, NY

Morgan Evans is a guy living in New York trying to deal with a bunch of people from Paramount Pictures' please don't sue him. Starring Morgan Evans (The Onion News Network) and Ilana Glazer (Broad City).