About the Indie Series Awards
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| Past ISA winners include (pictured clockwise from top left) Cady Huffman, Keith Powell, Melissa Archer, Kit Williamson, Brianna Brown and John Halbach, Zac Hug and Jim Rash, Charlene Tilton, Richard Hatch, Robert Townsend, Emma Thompson, Billy Dee Williams and Judd Hirsch. |
For fifteen years, the Indie Series Awards have stood at the forefront of a creative revolution — honoring the trailblazers who redefine storytelling outside the traditional studio system. Founded in 2009 by Roger Newcomb of We Love Soaps LLC, the ISAs celebrate the very best in independently produced entertainment created for the web: bold voices, fearless experimentation, and stories that thrive because they are free from convention.
Independent series are to television what independent films are to cinema — a space where imagination leads, risk is rewarded, and passionate audiences rally behind the creators who dare to innovate. The ISAs exist to champion that spirit. Our nominees and winners consistently deliver work that rivals mainstream television in craft and quality, and many have gone on to partner with major networks and streaming platforms.
Over the years, the Indie Series Awards have recognized an extraordinary roster 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. Their achievements reflect the caliber of artistry that defines this community.
Past nominated series represent the highest level of accomplishment in the genre — groundbreaking projects created by industry professionals, including many well-known 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 that vision to life, led by founder and We Love Soaps editorial director Roger Newcomb.
As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, the Indie Series Awards remain committed 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 shine a spotlight on the creators leading the way.
Find out more about of The ISAs in this year-by-year timeline and in the archive of winners.