Tonight, the 11th annual New York Television Festival came to a close with a ceremony celebrating the winners of its Independent Pilot Competition. The awards handed out included Best Comedy and Drama Pilots and Best of the Fest; in addition, a jury of critics (including myself) awarded coming-of-age dramedy "The Parker Tribe" with the NYTVF Critics Award. READ MORE: Whatever Independent TV Is, It's Happening at the New York Television Festival The NYTVF showcased 50 pilots as well as special events for shows including WGN's "Manhattan" and networking opportunities connecting festival artists to television executives.