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There are lots of things to be thankful for  this year:

“People Like Me” written by Henry Ong, starring Diana Toshiko and Giovanni Ortega at Occidental college

“Hell Froze Over” from Misplaced Planet, wrapped season 1,and won the Outside the Box award that the New York Television Festival

“Leads & Misfits” produced by Molly Durand, a showcase of original works had a successful run at the Lyric Theatre.

“Pink Slip” Webisode part 1, 2, and 3 filmed and aired.

“Bow Down to Your Asian Masters” by Emmy winning 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors had sold out shows in its four week run.

“Tuesday Night Cafe” performance with some amazing artists.

Thank you to all those involved in the projects, and all those who came out to support!

Outside the Box Award: “Hell Froze Over”

Diana Toshiko "Brooke" and Tracy Clifton "Jody"

Created by: Misplaced Planet Productions: J Wilder Konschak, Michael Benni Pierce, Shaun Boyle, and Alli Hartley (Brooklyn, NY)

The Outside the Box Award is given to the most innovative or genre-expanding pilot in competition. This year’s winner “Hell Froze Over” features Jody who decides to go on a date with every man she’s ever turned down in order to prove a point to her roommate, Brooke. The 2008 Outside the Box Award winner, “Food Party,” aired as a series in 2009 on IFC.

Full descriptions of all pilots are available online at www.nytvf.com.

The NYTVF is supported by sponsors including Procter & Gamble Productions, People’s Choice, MSN, and WME Entertainment. Official Network Sponsors for the 2009 NYTVF include ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS and ION Television. The NYTVF works in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of New York City. For tickets or more information on the NYTVF, please visit www.newyorktelevisionfestival.com.

Hell Froze Over at the New York Television Festival!

Purchase Tix here

Dates:
Thu, Sept 24th 8:45pm
Fri, Sept 25th 10:00pm
Location:
New World Stages – 340 West 50th Street
(b/w 8th and 9th Aves.)
Located just off Broadway in Manhattan’s theater district, New World Stages once again serves as the main venue of the NYTVF.

Beginning credits shot this weekend for “Pink Slip” directed by Muriel Campbell. There was a new combination of cast mates for the upcoming pilot.

HELL FROZE OVER has been selected for competition in the NEW YORK TELEVISION FESTIVAL (where Fox premiered the series FRINGE last year).

Hell Froze Over

Last week wrapped up the pilot episode playing the character Li Jan a bookworm actress who hides behind glasses and layers of clothing. Her secret desire is to be sexy.

Pink Slip Webisode Pilot