For the stars, creators and production teams of some of today’s most popular web series, awards season has already begun thanks to today’s announcement of the nominees for the 7th annual Indie Series Awards (ISA7), taking place on April 6th from 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Pacific at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, and co-hosted by Jen Lilley and Eric Martsolf.
This year’s nominees were announced this afternoon during a special edition of the web series news program SERIAL SCOOP NOW, hosted by Jillian Clare, 2014 ISA winner for best supporting actress in CLUTCH, and 2015 best actress nominee for ACTING DEAD. The full video is now streaming via Serial Scoop Now’s official Youtube page (embedded below).
56 different series, produced in 7 different countries and spanning multiple genres, will compete for awards in 30 categories representing various fields of acting and production.
The drama WINTERTHORNE racked up the most nominations overall: a record-tying 13 total, including for Best Web Series (Drama). HOLLYWOOD WASTELAND led the comedy genre with 11 nominations, as well as for Best Web Series (Comedy).
Other notable multi-nominated series include THE BAY (11 nominations, tied with HOLLYWOOD WASTELAND), EASTSIDERS (10 nominations total), and LARPs with 8, just to name a few. (A full rundown of nomination totals for each series can be found at the end of this article.)
In addition, 2 new categories – Best Sound Design and Best Original Song – debut at this year’s ISAs, with 6 nominees in both categories, representing 12 different shows.
Full details on presenters, as well as where to watch the ceremonies online, will be announced soon.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best Guest Actress — Drama:
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
Best Web Series — Comedy:
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
Best Writing — Comedy:
Ryan Gowland, F’d
Erika Robel, Fully Engaged
Jon Marcus, Hunting Season
Keith Powell, Keith Broke His Leg
Mai 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
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
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
Best Supporting Actress — Comedy:
Stephanie Ray Glass, The Beat & Path: Walk of Shame
Carolyn Hennessy, 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
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
Best Ensemble — Comedy:
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 Caesar,” 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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best Costume Design:
Harmony Arnold, Capitol Hill
Beth Newcomb, Hollywood Wasteland
Zak Thriepland, LARPs
Derya Derman, The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy
Lisette Areizaga – The Southside
Nir Shelter & Tai Scrivener, VTV
NOMINATIONS BY SERIES:
Winterthorne – 13
The Bay, Hollywood Wasteland – 11
EastSiders – 10
LARPs – 8
Conversations From The Afterlife, Keith Broke His Leg, These People – 7
Hunting Season – 6
The Banks, Capitol Hill, F’d, He’s With Me, Night School – 5
Anacostia, Arthur, BLACK, Life’s A Drag, The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy, Teenagers – 4
The Beat & Path: Walk of Shame, Club 5150, Hart of America – 3
Bang Bang Club, Cam Girls, Livin’ The Dream, Milgram and the Fastwalkers, Or So the Story Goes, Redheads Anonymous, The Southside, Viral, VTV – 2
Chancers, CO-OPeration, Devolve, Drty Diana, Ex-Model, Fully Engaged, Golden California, HOARS, In Retrospect, Life of Matt, Misguided, Made in Mosjøen, Nature Show, New Mayor of New York, Nikola Tesla and the End of the World, Out With Dad, The Platoon of Power Squadron, Rare Birds of Fashion, Shades of Bad, Single & Dating in Vancouver, Town Car Willie, The Under 5ers, Wasted, Whole Day Down – 1
For more information on the nominees, visit:
http://www.indieseriesawards.com/2016/02/nominations-announced-for-7th-annual.html