The nominees for the 7th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced this past Wednesday in a special video with Jillian Clare. The ISAs celebrate the work of independent produced content on the Internet. There were 30 categories announced, with “Winterthorne” leading out the pack with 13 nominations. “The Bay” and “EastSiders” had 11 and 10 nominations, while “Arthur,” “The Banks,” and “BLACK” took the top honors for Best Drama.
Here are the official nominees for this year’s ISAs:
Best Web Series — Drama
Arthur
The Banks
The Bay
BLACK
EastSiders
Winterthorne
Best Directing — Drama
Nick Rusconi, Arthur
Adam Kosh, The Banks
Gregori J. Martin, The Bay
Frank T. Ziede, BLACK
Jack Jewers, Night School
Sonia Blangiardo, Winterthorne
Best Writing — Drama
Chloe de Souza & Nick Rusconi, Arthur
Adam Kosh & Ariane Bessette, The Banks
Adam Henry Garcia, Conversations From the Afterlife
Kit Williamson, EastSiders
CJ Daugherty, Night School
Michael Caruso, Winterthorne
Chloe de Souza & Nick Rusconi, Arthur
Adam Kosh & Ariane Bessette, The Banks
Adam Henry Garcia, Conversations From the Afterlife
Kit Williamson, EastSiders
CJ Daugherty, Night School
Michael Caruso, Winterthorne
Best Lead Actor — Drama
Kristos Andrews, The Southside
Adam Henry Garcia, Conversations From the Afterlife
Van Hansis, EastSiders
Xavier Huard, The Banks
Ettore Nicoletti, Arthur
Kit Williamson, EastSiders
Kristos Andrews, The Southside
Adam Henry Garcia, Conversations From the Afterlife
Van Hansis, EastSiders
Xavier Huard, The Banks
Ettore Nicoletti, Arthur
Kit Williamson, EastSiders
Best Lead Actress — Drama
Brianna Brown, EastSiders
Tamieka Chavis, Anacostia
Kate Conway, Out With Dad
Martha Madison, Winterthorne
Lilly Melgar, The Bay
Chloe Rose, Teenagers
Brianna Brown, EastSiders
Tamieka Chavis, Anacostia
Kate Conway, Out With Dad
Martha Madison, Winterthorne
Lilly Melgar, The Bay
Chloe Rose, Teenagers
Best Supporting Actor — Drama
Raymond Ablack, Teenagers
Johnny Alonso, Milgram and the Fastwalkers
Stephen Guarino, EastSiders
Aden Hakimi, Conversations From the Afterlife
Tristan Rogers, The Bay
Gordon Thomson, Winterthorne
Raymond Ablack, Teenagers
Johnny Alonso, Milgram and the Fastwalkers
Stephen Guarino, EastSiders
Aden Hakimi, Conversations From the Afterlife
Tristan Rogers, The Bay
Gordon Thomson, Winterthorne
Best Supporting Actress — Drama
Tia Dae, Anacostia
Victoria Guthrie, Milgram and the Fastwalkers
Jodie Hirst, Night School
Allyson Pratt, Teenagers
Miriam Pultro, Conversations From the Afterlife
Karrueche Tran, The Bay
Tia Dae, Anacostia
Victoria Guthrie, Milgram and the Fastwalkers
Jodie Hirst, Night School
Allyson Pratt, Teenagers
Miriam Pultro, Conversations From the Afterlife
Karrueche Tran, The Bay
Best Guest Actor — Drama
Willam Belli, EastSiders
Richard Beaumont, Shades of Bad
Jean-Jacques Javier, Wasted
John-Paul Lavoisier, Winterthorne
Eric Martsolf, The Bay
Kevin Spirtas, Winterthorne
Willam Belli, EastSiders
Richard Beaumont, Shades of Bad
Jean-Jacques Javier, Wasted
John-Paul Lavoisier, Winterthorne
Eric Martsolf, The Bay
Kevin Spirtas, Winterthorne
Best Guest Actress — Drama
Kathleen Gati, Winterthorne
Linda Gray, Winterthorne
Elizabeth Hubbard, Anacostia
Patsy Pease, The Bay
Kym Whitley, The Bay
Constance Wu, EastSiders
Kathleen Gati, Winterthorne
Linda Gray, Winterthorne
Elizabeth Hubbard, Anacostia
Patsy Pease, The Bay
Kym Whitley, The Bay
Constance Wu, EastSiders
Best Ensemble
Anacostia
The Bay
Chancers
EastSiders
Teenagers
Winterthorne
Anacostia
The Bay
Chancers
EastSiders
Teenagers
Winterthorne
Best Web Series — Comedy
Capitol Hill
F’d
Hollywood Wasteland
Hunting Season
Keith Broke His Leg
These People
Capitol Hill
F’d
Hollywood Wasteland
Hunting Season
Keith Broke His Leg
These People
Best Directing — Comedy
Behn Fannin, F’d
Matt Newcomb & Caley Bisson, Hollywood Wasteland
Keith Powell, Keith Broke His Leg
Julian Stamboulieh, LARPs
Sebastian La Cause, Life’s a Drag
Aleksander L. Nordaas, Made in Mosjøen
Behn Fannin, F’d
Matt Newcomb & Caley Bisson, Hollywood Wasteland
Keith Powell, Keith Broke His Leg
Julian Stamboulieh, LARPs
Sebastian La Cause, Life’s a Drag
Aleksander L. Nordaas, Made in Mosjøen
Best Writing — Comedy
Ryan Gowland, F’d
Erika Robel, Fully Engaged
Jon Marcus, Hunting Season
Keith Powell, Keith Broke His Leg
Mai Spurlock & Kim Spurlock, Livin’ The Dream
Zac Hug & Jim Rash, These People
Ryan Gowland, F’d
Erika Robel, Fully Engaged
Jon Marcus, Hunting Season
Keith Powell, Keith Broke His Leg
Mai Spurlock & Kim Spurlock, Livin’ The Dream
Zac Hug & Jim Rash, These People
Best Lead Actor — Comedy
Ben Baur, Hunting Season
Willie Garson, Whole Day Down
Jeremy Glazer, These People
Ron Hanks, Golden California
Keith Powell, Keith Broke His Leg
Ian Verdun, Life’s a Drag
Ben Baur, Hunting Season
Willie Garson, Whole Day Down
Jeremy Glazer, These People
Ron Hanks, Golden California
Keith Powell, Keith Broke His Leg
Ian Verdun, Life’s a Drag
Best Lead Actress — Comedy
Melissa Archer, Viral
Laura Campbell, Livin’ The Dream
Claire Downs, These People
Crista Flanagan, Club 5150
Jill Knox, Keith Broke His Leg
Amber Nash, Hart of America
Melissa Archer, Viral
Laura Campbell, Livin’ The Dream
Claire Downs, These People
Crista Flanagan, Club 5150
Jill Knox, Keith Broke His Leg
Amber Nash, Hart of America
Best Supporting Actor — Comedy
Barry Brisco, Viral
Christopher Chwee, Rare Birds of Fashion
James “Prince” Coley, The Beat & Path: Walk of Shame
John Cramer, He’s With Me
Brennan Murray, The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy
David Starzyk, Cam Girls
Barry Brisco, Viral
Christopher Chwee, Rare Birds of Fashion
James “Prince” Coley, The Beat & Path: Walk of Shame
John Cramer, He’s With Me
Brennan Murray, The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy
David Starzyk, Cam Girls
Best Supporting Actress — Comedy
Stephanie Ray Glass, The Beat & Path: Walk of Shame
Carolyn Hennesy, These People
Ginifer King, Life’s a Drag
Kathleen Littlefield, Redheads Anonymous
Paula Rhodes, Hollywood Wasteland
Darcie Siciliano, He’s With Me
Stephanie Ray Glass, The Beat & Path: Walk of Shame
Carolyn Hennesy, These People
Ginifer King, Life’s a Drag
Kathleen Littlefield, Redheads Anonymous
Paula Rhodes, Hollywood Wasteland
Darcie Siciliano, He’s With Me
Best Guest Actress — Comedy
Emma Caulfield, HOARS
Melissa Claire Egan, Misguided
Cady Huffman, He’s With Me
Deidre Hall,.Club 5150
Alexandra Krosney, Keith Broke His Leg
Debra Jo Rupp, He’s With Me
Emma Caulfield, HOARS
Melissa Claire Egan, Misguided
Cady Huffman, He’s With Me
Deidre Hall,.Club 5150
Alexandra Krosney, Keith Broke His Leg
Debra Jo Rupp, He’s With Me
Best Guest Actor — Comedy
Jim Beaver, The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy
Craig Cackowski, F’d
Stephen Guarino, Life’s a Drag
Hunter Parrish, Town Car Willie
Jim Rash, These People
Fred Willard, Hart of America
Jim Beaver, The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy
Craig Cackowski, F’d
Stephen Guarino, Life’s a Drag
Hunter Parrish, Town Car Willie
Jim Rash, These People
Fred Willard, Hart of America
Best Ensemble — Comedy
Club 5150
CO-OPeration
He’s With Me
Hunting Season
Single and Dating in Vancouver
These People
Club 5150
CO-OPeration
He’s With Me
Hunting Season
Single and Dating in Vancouver
These People
Best Original Song
“Hold On To Your Heart,” Hart of America (by Kevin Gillese, Chris Rittelmeyer & Benjamin Scott Holst)
“Sooner or Later,” Life of Matt (by Tim Bader)
“All Alone, Brutus and Cesaer,” New Mayor of New York (by Ethan Slater & Isaac Jay)
“Hold On To Your Heart,” Hart of America (by Kevin Gillese, Chris Rittelmeyer & Benjamin Scott Holst)
“Sooner or Later,” Life of Matt (by Tim Bader)
“All Alone, Brutus and Cesaer,” New Mayor of New York (by Ethan Slater & Isaac Jay)
“Happily Ever After,” Or So the Story Goes (by Judith Avers)
“Redheads Unite!” Redheads Anonymous (by Sam Carner & Derek Gregor)
“Sexy, Suave, and Single,” The Under 5ers (by Sami Horneff)
“Redheads Unite!” Redheads Anonymous (by Sam Carner & Derek Gregor)
“Sexy, Suave, and Single,” The Under 5ers (by Sami Horneff)
Best Soundtrack
Brandon Russell & DJ Amen Ra, The Beat & Path: Walk of Shame
Adam Henry Garcia, Conversations From the Afterlife
Grant Pavolka, Hunting Season
Frank Leone, In Retrospect
Julian Stamboulieh, LARPs
Judith Avers, Or So the Story Goes
Adam Henry Garcia, Conversations From the Afterlife
Grant Pavolka, Hunting Season
Frank Leone, In Retrospect
Julian Stamboulieh, LARPs
Judith Avers, Or So the Story Goes
Best Original Score
Jason Chan, Bang Bang Club
Luke Wieting, BLACK
Amritha Vaz, Cam Girls
Robb Padgett, Hollywood Wasteland
Michael Shlafman, LARPs
Connie Kaldor & Paul Campagne, Nikola Tesla and the End of the World
Jason Chan, Bang Bang Club
Luke Wieting, BLACK
Amritha Vaz, Cam Girls
Robb Padgett, Hollywood Wasteland
Michael Shlafman, LARPs
Connie Kaldor & Paul Campagne, Nikola Tesla and the End of the World
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Best Sound Design
Richard Hamilton, Conversations From the Afterlife
Dan Arthurs, Devolve
Robb Padgett, Hollywood Wasteland
Roman Chimienti & Jay Pellizzi, Hunting Season
Richard Sheehan, Keith Broke His Leg
Matt R. Sherman, LARPs
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Best Special/Visual Effects
Andrew Lucas, BLACK
Adam Henry Garcia, Conversations From the Afterlife
Lumen Actus and 6360 Productions, Hollywood Wasteland
Andy Batson, Nature Show
Jake Jarvi & Ryan Wolff, The Platoon of Power Squadron
Lyle Carole, VTV
Andrew Lucas, BLACK
Adam Henry Garcia, Conversations From the Afterlife
Lumen Actus and 6360 Productions, Hollywood Wasteland
Andy Batson, Nature Show
Jake Jarvi & Ryan Wolff, The Platoon of Power Squadron
Lyle Carole, VTV
Best Cinematography
Arnaud Dumas, The Banks
Matthias Schubert, The Bay
Vincent Pierce, Capitol Hill
Matt Newcomb, Hollywood Wasteland
Tom Blount & John Collins, Night School
Rodolphe Portier, Winterthorne
Arnaud Dumas, The Banks
Matthias Schubert, The Bay
Vincent Pierce, Capitol Hill
Matt Newcomb, Hollywood Wasteland
Tom Blount & John Collins, Night School
Rodolphe Portier, Winterthorne
Best Editing
Jason Chan & Christian Lee, Bang Bang Club
Larissa Brantner James & Kris Fitzgerald, EastSiders
Behn Fannin, F’d
Ryan Robert Daggitt, Hollywood Wasteland
Julian Stamboulieh, LARPs
Jack Jewers & Tom Blount, Night School
Larissa Brantner James & Kris Fitzgerald, EastSiders
Behn Fannin, F’d
Ryan Robert Daggitt, Hollywood Wasteland
Julian Stamboulieh, LARPs
Jack Jewers & Tom Blount, Night School
Best Makeup
Ren Bray, The Bay
Erik Warren, Beth Harvey & Pakio Galore, Capitol Hill
Tori McKelvey, Drty Diana
Sandra Solanchick, Hollywood Wasteland
Cathy Vincelli, LARPs
Jen Fregozo & James Freitas, Winterthorne
Ren Bray, The Bay
Erik Warren, Beth Harvey & Pakio Galore, Capitol Hill
Tori McKelvey, Drty Diana
Sandra Solanchick, Hollywood Wasteland
Cathy Vincelli, LARPs
Jen Fregozo & James Freitas, Winterthorne
Best Production Design
Christopher Balder, Capitol Hill
Xin Wang, Ex-Model
Caley Bisson, Hollywood Wasteland
Christina Vincelli, LARPs
Katie Moest, The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy
Michael Caruso & Barbara Caruso, Winterthorne
Xin Wang, Ex-Model
Caley Bisson, Hollywood Wasteland
Christina Vincelli, LARPs
Katie Moest, The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy
Michael Caruso & Barbara Caruso, Winterthorne
Best Costume Design
Harmony Arnold, Capitol Hill
Beth Newcomb & Linka Hovasapian, Hollywood Wasteland
Zak Thriepland, LARPs
Derya Derman, The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy
Lisette Areizaga, The Southside
Nir Shelter & Tai Scrivener, VTV
Harmony Arnold, Capitol Hill
Beth Newcomb & Linka Hovasapian, Hollywood Wasteland
Zak Thriepland, LARPs
Derya Derman, The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy
Lisette Areizaga, The Southside
Nir Shelter & Tai Scrivener, VTV
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Total Nominations By Series
13Â Winterthorne
11Â The Bay
11Â Hollywood Wasteland
10Â EastSiders
8Â LARPs
7Â Conversations From the Afterlife
13Â Winterthorne
11Â The Bay
11Â Hollywood Wasteland
10Â EastSiders
8Â LARPs
7Â Conversations From the Afterlife
7Â Keith Broke His Leg
7Â These People
6Â Hunting Season
5Â The Banks
5Â Capitol Hill
5Â F’d
5Â He’s With Me
5Â Night School
4Â Anacostia
4Â Arthur
4Â BLACK
4Â Life’s a Drag
4Â The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy
4Â Teenagers
3Â The Beat & Path: Walk of Shame
3Â Club 5150
3Â Hart of America
2Â Bang Bang Club
2Â Cam Girls
2Â Livin’ The Dream
2Â Milgram and the Fastwalkers
6Â Hunting Season
5Â The Banks
5Â Capitol Hill
5Â F’d
5Â He’s With Me
5Â Night School
4Â Anacostia
4Â Arthur
4Â BLACK
4Â Life’s a Drag
4Â The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy
4Â Teenagers
3Â The Beat & Path: Walk of Shame
3Â Club 5150
3Â Hart of America
2Â Bang Bang Club
2Â Cam Girls
2Â Livin’ The Dream
2Â Milgram and the Fastwalkers
2Â Or So the Story Goes
2Â Redheads Anonymous
2Â The Southside
2Â Viral
2Â VTV
1Â Chancers
1Â CO-OPeration
1Â Devolve
1Â Drty Diana
1Â Ex-Model
1Â Fully Engaged
1Â Golden California
1Â HOARS
1Â In Retrospect
1Â Life of Matt
1Â Misguided
1 Made in Mosjøen
1Â Nature Show
1Â New Mayor of New York
1Â Nikola Tesla and the End of the World
2Â Redheads Anonymous
2Â The Southside
2Â Viral
2Â VTV
1Â Chancers
1Â CO-OPeration
1Â Devolve
1Â Drty Diana
1Â Ex-Model
1Â Fully Engaged
1Â Golden California
1Â HOARS
1Â In Retrospect
1Â Life of Matt
1Â Misguided
1 Made in Mosjøen
1Â Nature Show
1Â New Mayor of New York
1Â Nikola Tesla and the End of the World
1Â Out With Dad
1Â The Platoon of Power Squadron
1Â Rare Birds of Fashion
1Â Shades of Bad
1Â Single & Dating in Vancouver
1Â Town Car Willie
1Â The Under 5ers
1Â Wasted
1Â Whole Day Down
There were a total of 56 shows that were judged and nominated from across the globe. The official ceremony takes place at the El Portal Theatre on April 6, 2016, hosted by “Days of our Lives” stars Jen Lilley and Eric Martsolf.
Visit the official website at:Â http://www.indieseriesawards.com/
Also, view the trailers for each show at:Â http://www.indieseriesawards.com/p/isa7-trailers.html
