4th Annual Indie Soap Awards Calendar & Rules: What You Need to Know

We Love Soaps has started planning the 4th Annual Indie Soap Awards, which are only 10 months away! Below is the (very small) list of eligibility requirements along with a calendar of key dates.

Eligibility:
1. Any independently produced, serialized web series that aired at least three episodes between December 19, 2011 and December 16, 2012 may be considered.
2. Showrunners/producers that would like to have their series considered must email editor@welovesoaps.com with your show name, a link to the episodes, and a copy of the show logo.

As always, there is no fee or organization to join. We are committed to keeping the ISA's open to everyone!

Calendar:
December 1, 2012 - Deadline to submit your show (it's as easy as an email).

December 17, 2012 - Nominations announced. Producers will be contacted on next steps (clips, presenters, press availability).

January 4, 2013 - Clips must be received of the nominated actors, crew, shows (details will be provided once the nominations are revealed).

February 19, 2012 - 4th Annual Indie Soap Awards ceremony at New World Stages in New York City.

If you want to be sure your favorite series is considered for an Award, just forward this information to the showrunner or producer. Please continue to watch this space throughout the year for news, updates and announcements about The 4th Annual Indie Soap Awards.

Expected Categories (subject to change):

BEST WEB SERIES (DRAMA)
BEST ACTRESS (DRAMA)
BEST ACTOR (DRAMA)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (DRAMA)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (DRAMA)
BEST WRITING (DRAMA)
BEST DIRECTING (DRAMA)
BEST ENSEMBLE (DRAMA)
BEST GUEST APPEARANCE (DRAMA)

BEST WEB SERIES (COMEDY)
BEST ACTRESS (COMEDY)
BEST ACTOR (COMEDY)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (COMEDY)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (COMEDY)
BEST WRITING (COMEDY)
BEST DIRECTING (COMEDY)
BEST ENSEMBLE (COMEDY)
BEST GUEST APPEARANCE (COMEDY)

BEST USE OF MUSIC (ALL SHOWS)
BEST BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE (ALL SHOWS)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (ALL SHOWS)
BEST EDITING (ALL SHOWS)
BEST COSTUME DESIGN (ALL SHOWS)
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS (ALL SHOWS)
BEST CROSSOVER (ALL SHOWS)


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