About the Indie Series Awards
Celebrating Independent Storytelling Since 2009
Recognizing the bold voices shaping the future of scripted series.
Since 2009, the Indie Series Awards have championed a creative movement that reshaped what scripted entertainment can be. Founded by Roger Newcomb of We Love Soaps, the ISAs honor the boldest independently produced series created for the web — work defined by artistic freedom, fearless experimentation, and storytelling unconstrained by traditional gatekeepers.
Independent series are to television what independent films are to cinema: a proving ground where imagination leads, risks are rewarded, and passionate audiences rally behind creators who innovate on their own terms. The ISAs exist to spotlight that spirit. Year after year, our nominees and winners deliver work that rivals mainstream television in craft and ambition, with many going on to collaborate with major networks and streaming platforms.
The ISAs have recognized an extraordinary range of talent, including Emma Thompson, Jeff Goldblum, Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Townsend, Cynthia Watros, Judd Hirsch, Cady Huffman, Richard Hatch, Sarah Brown, Martha Byrne, Joan Van Ark, Keith Powell, Jim Rash, Michele Lee, Diane Delano, Charlene Tilton, and Billy Dee Williams — a testament to the caliber of artistry thriving in the independent space.
Past nominated series represent the highest level of achievement in the genre: groundbreaking projects created by industry professionals, featuring acclaimed performers, and collectively viewed more than 100 million times. These creators are shaping the future of entertainment one episode at a time.
The ISA production team continues to bring this vision to life under the leadership of founder and We Love Soaps editorial director Roger Newcomb.
As we celebrate the journey that began in 2009, the Indie Series Awards remain dedicated to elevating independent storytellers and honoring the work that pushes the medium forward. The future of scripted entertainment is being built right now — and the ISAs are proud to spotlight the creators leading the way.
Explore the ISAs' history in our year-by-year timeline and archive of winners
Recognizing the bold voices shaping the future of scripted series.
Since 2009, the Indie Series Awards have championed a creative movement that reshaped what scripted entertainment can be. Founded by Roger Newcomb of We Love Soaps, the ISAs honor the boldest independently produced series created for the web — work defined by artistic freedom, fearless experimentation, and storytelling unconstrained by traditional gatekeepers.
Independent series are to television what independent films are to cinema: a proving ground where imagination leads, risks are rewarded, and passionate audiences rally behind creators who innovate on their own terms. The ISAs exist to spotlight that spirit. Year after year, our nominees and winners deliver work that rivals mainstream television in craft and ambition, with many going on to collaborate with major networks and streaming platforms.
The ISAs have recognized an extraordinary range of talent, including Emma Thompson, Jeff Goldblum, Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Townsend, Cynthia Watros, Judd Hirsch, Cady Huffman, Richard Hatch, Sarah Brown, Martha Byrne, Joan Van Ark, Keith Powell, Jim Rash, Michele Lee, Diane Delano, Charlene Tilton, and Billy Dee Williams — a testament to the caliber of artistry thriving in the independent space.
Past nominated series represent the highest level of achievement in the genre: groundbreaking projects created by industry professionals, featuring acclaimed performers, and collectively viewed more than 100 million times. These creators are shaping the future of entertainment one episode at a time.
The ISA production team continues to bring this vision to life under the leadership of founder and We Love Soaps editorial director Roger Newcomb.
As we celebrate the journey that began in 2009, the Indie Series Awards remain dedicated to elevating independent storytellers and honoring the work that pushes the medium forward. The future of scripted entertainment is being built right now — and the ISAs are proud to spotlight the creators leading the way.
Explore the ISAs' history in our year-by-year timeline and archive of winners