‘Vigilante’ Selected For Pilot Forum at North Fork

The Gersh Agency and North Fork TV Festival have selected Alison Klemp’s 30-minute dramedy series “Vigilante” as its inaugural Pitch Forum taking place on August 5 and 6 in Greenport. The forum will provide curated project and pitch guidance for five emerging creators working on a new television or digital series, of which “Vigilante” is one of the chosen projects.

In “Vigilante,” Valerie Schmidt, who runs a vengeance-for-hire service for survivors from beneath an ice cream shop, must reluctantly team up with her high school nemesis to destroy the man who assaulted them both.

“While there were many impressive submissions, this is one that jumped to the head of the line,” said Roy Ashton, partner at the Gersh Agency. “We felt that Alison presented a well-developed concept that could potentially find a home in an incredibly difficult marketplace. Myself and the team look forward to helping Allison further develop this project and sitting down with her in-person in Greenport.”

Klemp is a New York City-based comedian, actor, writer and karaoke-rapper. She will attend the Pitch Forum, which is designed to enhance the festival’s support of independent creators in their project development process. On August 5, the forum will be focused on learning and mentorship, including one-on-ones with mentors, Q&As with experts and pitching training while August 6 will center on a live pitch to a curated audience and panel of industry experts.

“We are thrilled to have Alison join us in Greenport to support her in advancing this funny, original and unapologetically women-centered project,” said Bryce Norbitz, program director of the Pitch Forum. “We can’t wait to see how her pilot script and pitch develop, and look forward to collaborating with her in gaining the industry’s attention.”

Now in its sixth year, the North Fork TV Festival celebrates the evolution of television and independent television while convening the innovative minds of executives, directors, writers, and actors alike. Held annually in Greenport, the festival supports independent program development and embraces exciting, innovative voices from around the world.

With offices in Beverly Hills and New York, Gersh Agency’s roster of clients includes award-winning actors, writers, producers, directors and production talent in film, television, new media, branded content and stage.

For more information about the festival, visit northfork.tv.