5th Annual Indie Series Awards: Carolyn Hennesy Steals Amy Acker's ISA, Charlene Tilton Wins for 'DeVanity'

DeVanity guest star Charlene Tilton proudly accepts the ISA from her daughter, Cherish Lee.

The 5th Annual Indie Series Awards were held on April 2, 2014 at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. Lisa Gifford (3some) and Richard Cutting (Milgram and the Fastwalkers) presented the awards for Best Guest Star - Comedy and Best Guest Star - Drama. When Amy Acker (Husbands) was announced as the Comedy winner, ISA5 host Carolyn Hennesy (Single Siblings), also nominated, ran on the stage and stole the award! The stage manager and trophy girl Cherish Lee were able to wrestle the award away from Hennesy and give it to Jane Espenson, who accepted on Acker's behalf. Next, Charlene Tilton (DeVanity) wins in the Drama category, and is given the award by Cherish Lee, her daughter.

Watch it all happen in the highlight clip below:

5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 6): Gerald McCullouch, Martha Madison, Andrew Glaszek, Stephen Guarino, Jonathan Robbins, Tim Russ, Henryk Cymerman, Carly Rhiannon, Jeff Burns, Jeff Sinasac, Adrian Ellis, Devin Mills, Peter Hermes, Mary Jo Anderson, Brandyn Cross, Peter D'Alessio

Martha Madison

In Part 6 of We Love Soaps TV's 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show, Michael Goldberg chats with Martha Madison (The Bay), Carly Rhiannon (LESlieVILLE), Jeff Burns (Super Knocked Up), Jeff Sinasac (Clutch), Adrian Ellis (Clutch), Jonathan Robbins (Clutch), Peter Hermes (The Inn), Gerald McCullouch (Hustling), Stephen Guarino (Hustling), Andrew Glaszek (Hustling), Brandyn Cross (Proper Manors), Peter D'Alessio (Proper Manors), Michelle Laino (Proper Manors), Marie Caffrey (Cuckoo), Devin Mills (Dating in the Middle Ages), Mary Jo Anderson (Dating in the Middle Ages), Tim Russ (Bloomers) and Henryk Cymerman (Bloomers).

Watch Part 6 (Episode 5.31) below:



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- 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 3): Cherish Lee, Kit Williamson, Brea Grant, Dane Ohlrogge, Kelsey Jorissen, Coco Fernandez, Jonathan Holbrook, Jillian Clare, Patrika Darbo, Brandon Goins, Colleen Zenk & Philip Cook
- 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 4): Charlene Tilton, Michael Caruso, Walt Willey, Sharon Farrell, Brian Beacock, Nate Golon, Lisa Kay Hayward, Jason Leaver, Aaron Tsang, Brent Bailey, Jessica Martin, Robert Bergin & Bhama Roget
- 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 5): Jane Espenson, Brad, Bell, Caitlynne Medrek, Kate Conway, Lindsey Middleton, Sierra Hersek, Lisa Gifford, Karolina Sivas, Rob Healy, Ron Hanks, Robert Keller, John Halbach, Matthew McKelligon

5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 5): Jane Espenson, Brad, Bell, Caitlynne Medrek, Kate Conway, Lindsey Middleton, Sierra Hersek, Lisa Gifford, Karolina Sivas, Rob Healy, Ron Hanks, Robert Keller, John Halbach, Matthew McKelligon

Out With Dad

In Part 5 of We Love Soaps TV's 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show, Michael Goldberg chats with Jane Espenson (Husbands), Brad Bell (Husbands), Caitlynne Medrek (Out With Dad), Kate Conway (Out With Dad), Lindsey Middleton (Out With Dad), Jason Leaver (Out With Dad), Sierra Hersek (Dark Pool), Elisar Cabrera (3some), Lisa Gifford (3some), Karolina Sivas (Broken at Love), Rob Healy (Broken at Love), Ron Hanks (Golden California), Deshaude Barner (Orange Juice in Bishop's Garden), Robert Keller (Gay Nerds), JP Larocque (Gay Nerds), John Halbach (EastSiders, Wallflowers) and Matthew McKelligon (EastSiders).

Watch Part 5 (Episode 5.30) below:



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- 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 3): Cherish Lee, Kit Williamson, Brea Grant, Dane Ohlrogge, Kelsey Jorissen, Coco Fernandez, Jonathan Holbrook, Jillian Clare, Patrika Darbo, Brandon Goins, Colleen Zenk & Philip Cook
- 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 4): Charlene Tilton, Michael Caruso, Walt Willey, Sharon Farrell, Brian Beacock, Nate Golon, Lisa Kay Hayward, Jason Leaver, Aaron Tsang, Brent Bailey, Jessica Martin, Robert Bergin & Bhama Roget

5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 4): Charlene Tilton, Michael Caruso, Walt Willey, Sharon Farrell, Brian Beacock, Nate Golon, Lisa Kay Hayward, Jason Leaver, Aaron Tsang, Brent Bailey, Jessica Martin, Robert Bergin & Bhama Roget

In Part 4 of We Love Soaps TV's 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show, Michael Goldberg chats with chats with Charlene Tilton (DeVanity), Michael Caruso (DeVanity); Walt Willey (Thurston, Tainted Dreams); Sharon Farrell (Broken at Love); Brian Beacock (Acting Dead), Nate Golon (My Synthesized Life), Brent Bailey (My Synthesized Life), Katie Gill (My Synthesized Life), "World's Tallest Actress" Lisa Kay Hayward (Just Like Us), Jason Leaver (Pete Winning and the Pirates, Out With Dad), Aaron Tsang (Pete Winning and the Pirates), Jessica Martin (Wrecked), Robert Bergin (Wrecked), Bhama Roget (Wrecked) and more!

Watch Part 4 (Episode 5.29) below and stayed tuned for more Red Carpet interviews soon.



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- 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 3): Cherish Lee, Kit Williamson, Brea Grant, Dane Ohlrogge, Kelsey Jorissen, Coco Fernandez, Jonathan Holbrook, Jillian Clare, Patrika Darbo, Brandon Goins, Colleen Zenk & Philip Cook

'3some' Star Peter Halpin Accepts Indie Series Award For Best Lead Actor - Drama (Video)

Peter Halpin was named Best Lead Actor in a drama at the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards on April 2nd for his portrayal of Paul in British dramedy 3some. Unfortunately, Halpin was not able to make the trip to the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood for the event which resulted in 3some creator and star Lisa Gifford accepting the award on his behalf during the ceremony. Gifford has now returned to the UK and met with Halpin this week where he finally received the award. He shot an acceptance speech video in London to share his thoughts on winning at ISA5.  Watch it below:

5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 3): Cherish Lee, Kit Williamson, Brea Grant, Dane Ohlrogge, Kelsey Jorissen, Coco Fernandez, Jonathan Holbrook, Jillian Clare, Patrika Darbo, Brandon Goins, Colleen Zenk & Philip Cook

In Part 3 of WE LOVE SOAPS TV's 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show, Michael Goldberg chats with Cherish Lee, who offers a sample of her latest single. Also featured are EastSiders nominees Kit Williamson and Brea Grant; Dane Ohlrogge, Kelsey Jorissen and Coco Fernandez from the nominated ensemble of The Dreamers; four-time nominee Jonathan Holbrook of STILL; Clutch star and nominee Jillian Clare, who won the award for Best Supporting Actress - Drama; Patrika Darbo, from the nominated Bloomers ensemble and the upcoming Acting Dead; Tainted Dreams actors Brandon Goins and Colleen Zenk, who was also nominated for her work in Thurston; and Philip Cook from Malice, who took home Best Special Effects award.

Watch Part 3 (Episode 5.28) below and stayed tuned for more Red Carpet interviews soon.



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5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 2): Lisa Roumain, Darcie Siciliano, John Cramer, Jade Harlow, Vanessa Verduga, Michele Kanan, Sean Kanan, Brent Bailey, Joanna Sotomura, Jessica DiGiovanni, Brennan Caldwell & Josh Duboff

In Part 2 of WE LOVE SOAPS TV's 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show, Michael Goldberg chats with Split lead actress nominee Lisa Roumain; He's With Me nominees Darcie Siciliano and John Cramer; The Bay nominee and Days of our Lives actress Jade Harlow; Justice Woman creator and star Vanessa Verduga; Indie Series Awards judge Michele Kanan and presenter Sean Kanan, soon returning to the The Bold and the Beautiful; My Synthesized Life nominee and Emma Approved actor Brent Bailey and Emma Approved star Joanna Sotomura; and Twenty Five nominees Jessica DiGiovanni, Brennan Caldwell and Josh Duboff.

Watch Part 2 (Episode 5.27) below and stayed tuned for more Red Carpet interviews soon.



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5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 1): Carolyn Hennesy, Sebastian La Cause, Christine Lakin, Eric Martsolf, Darin Brooks & Kelly Kruger

In Part 1 of WE LOVE SOAPS TV's 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show, Michael Goldberg chats with actress and author Carolyn Hennesy, who brilliantly hosted this year's ceremony. Also featured are Sebastian La Cause, producer and star of Best Web Series - Drama winner Hustling; Christine Lakin, producer and star of Lovin' Lakin and one of Indie Series Awards judges this year; Days of our Lives star Eric Martsolf, a presenter who will appear in the upcoming zombie comedy Acting Dead; and Bloomers nominee Darin Brooks with Kelly Kruger, former star of The Young and the Restless.

Watch Part 1 (Episode 5.26) below and stayed tuned for more Red Carpet interviews soon.

5th Annual Indie Series Awards: Complete List of Winners

The 5th Annual Indie Series Awards ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 2nd at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, hosted by Carolyn Hennesy. Hustling was named Best Web Series - Drama. Professional Friend took home the award for Best Web Series - Comedy.

Check out the complete list of winners below:

Best Web Series - Drama
Hustling

Best Directing - Drama
Jonathan Robbins, Clutch

WE LOVE SOAPS TV: Jessica DiGiovanni on TWENTY FIVE and her Indie Series Awards Nomination

Jessica DiGiovanni plays "Kendall" on TWENTY FIVE.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.25), Michael Goldberg chats with Jessica DiGiovanni, who is nominated in the "Best Supporting Actress - Comedy" category at the upcoming 5th Annual Indie Series Awards for his work as "Kendall" in TWENTY FIVE.

DiGiovanni shares her reaction to the nomination, and offers insights into her "go big or go home" TWENTY FIVE character.

Watch below:



To catch up on TWENTY FIVE, visit watchtwentyfive.com. For more information on Brennan Caldwell, visit jessicadigiovanni.com.

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Cherish Lee Joins Indie Series Awards Team

With five years of history in the bank, the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards is also starting some new traditions of its own.

We Love Soaps and the Indie Series Network are excited to announce that Ms. Cherish Lee has joined the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards team, entrusted with the prestigious responsibility of wrangling the 26 unique, crystal trophies--each emblazoned with top-secret information--on-stage during the ceremony.

"We were looking for someone young, poised, beautiful, and most of all immune to the siren song of entertainment industry gossip," said Kevin Mulcahy Jr, Director of the Indie Series Network.

"Traditionally one thinks of some kind of 'Hollywood Royalty;' the beautiful 'baby Bacon' at the most recent Golden Globes is where my mind goes."

The role of "Miss Golden Globe" was entrusted to Ms. Sosie Bacon, Daughter of Kyra Sedgewick and Kevin Bacon, at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.

In addition to being a bona fide scion, Cherish is also an accomplished artist in her own right. She has shared the stage with legendary pop icons Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Britney Spears, and made Music Connection Magazine's "Top Hot 100 Live Performers" of 2012 and 2013.

She has also written with some of the best in the business: for example Kevin Fisher (Rascal Flatts & Sara Evans) and Randy Sharp (Reba McEntire & Dixie Chicks). She is extremely excited to now be writing and producing a talented new artist, MIA. In May, she starts filming a new movie with Linda Carter, Dee Wallace and Sally Kellerman.

Cherish is also (of course) the proud daughter of Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing on DALLAS; nominated at this year's Indie Series Awards) and Johnny Lee (Urban Cowboy's "Lookin' for Love").

"Each year we raise the bar, we add a little more glamour and a little more fun. When Susan (Bernhardt, ISA5 Producer) suggested Cherish, Kevin and I immediately thought, 'Perfect!' Her choice was unanimous. We're just so so glad she said, 'Yes.'"

The 5th annual Indie Series Awards will be broadcast live, worldwide, on JTS, at 8 p.m. PT, on April 2, 2014.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV: Brennan Caldwell on TWENTY FIVE and his Indie Series Awards Nomination

Brennan Caldwell plays "Jimmy" on TWENTY FIVE.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.24), Michael Goldberg chats with actor Brennan Caldwell, who is nominated in the "Best Lead Actor - Comedy" category at the upcoming 5th Annual Indie Series Awards for his work as "Jimmy" in TWENTY FIVE. He will also be a presenter at the ceremony.

Caldwell shares his reaction to the nomination, offers his take on his TWENTY FIVE character, and gives a demonstration of how to do Jimmy cathartic leap from the first season finale.

Watch below:



To catch up on TWENTY FIVE, visit watchtwentyfive.com. For more information on Brennan Caldwell, visit brennancaldwell.com.

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Complete List of Presenters for the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards

Nominees Brent Bailey (My Synthesized Life), Robert Bergin (Wrecked), Jonathan Biver (Professional Friend), Brennan Caldwell (Twenty Five), Michael Caruso (DeVanity), Richard Cutting (Milgram and the Fastwalkers), Lisa Gifford (3some), Ron Hanks (Golden California), Sierra Hersek (Dark Pool), Jonathan Holbrook (STILL), Jason Leaver (Out With Dad, Pete Winning and Pirates), Jessica Martin (Wrecked), Gerald McCullouch (Hustling), Matthew McKelligon (EastSiders), Caitlynne Medrek (Out With Dad), Natalie Morales (The Ladies & The Gents), Sal Neslusan (Professional Friend), Lisa Roumain (Split), Tracy Ryerson (Kiss Her I'm Famous), Darcie Siciliano (He's With Me) and Ben Whalen (Progress) are confirmed to present at the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards.

They joined the list of previously announced presenters that include this year's nominees and former winners, in celebration of the event's fifth anniversary.

The 5th Annual Indie Series Awards are being held on April 2 at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, hosted by Carolyn Hennesy. JTS.TV will broadcast the ceremony live starting at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET.

Below is a complete list of presenters:
* Anthony Anderson
* Brent Bailey
* Brad Bell
* Robert Bergin
* Jonathan Biver
* Darin Brooks
* Brennan Caldwell
* Michael Caruso
* Jillian Clare
* Kate Conway
* Tiffany Coyne
* Richard Cutting
* Diane Delano
* Lisa Gifford
* Ron Hanks
* Van Hansis
* Sierra Hersek
* Rachael Hip-Flores
* Jonathan Holbrook
* Sean Kanan
* Sebastian La Cause
* Christine Lakin
* Jason Leaver
* Christian LeBlanc
* Jessica Martin
* Eric Martsolf
* Gerald McCullouch
* Matthew McKelligon
* Caitlynne Medrek
* Natalie Morales
* Sal Neslusan
* Bhama Roget
* Lisa Roumain
* Tracy Ryerson
* Darcie Siciliano
* Charlene Tilton
* Ben Whalen
* Walt Willey
* Kit Williamson
* Colleen Zenk

WE LOVE SOAPS TV: Sebastian La Cause on His HUSTLING Journey and the Indie Series Awards

Sebastian La Cause's HUSTLING is nominated for nine Indie
Series Awards this year.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.22), Michael Goldberg chats with three-time Indie Series Award-winner Sebastian La Cause, who is nominated again this year in the "Best Lead Actor - Drama", "Best Writing - Drama", and "Best Web Series - Drama" categories.

La Cause talks about the evolution of HUSTLING over the past three seasons, and the show's upcoming finale. He also shares his reaction to this year's ISA nominations.

Watch below:



To catch up on HUSTLING, visit hustlingthewebseries.com. Follow Sebastian La Cause on Twitter @hustlingseries.

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We Love Soaps LLC Partners With JTS.TV For Live Stream of the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards (Press Release)

5th Annual Indie Series Awards Inks Partnership for Live Stream

Exclusive broadcast provided by JTS.TV will happen on April 2, 2014

HOLLYWOOD, CA (March 20, 2014) – A deal has been made to bring ISA5, the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards, to a global audience on April 2, 2014. JTS.TV, a premium digital network offering its subscribers an ad-free, multi-platform viewing experience of the best short-form series and films distributed via the Internet, will host the live stream of the ceremony. The broadcast will also be archived and available via JTS.TV's mobile apps, Smart TV channels, and website for viewers to watch.

"I am so excited for this opportunity to partner with the Indie Series Awards and for JTS.TV to provide access to the awards show for those around the globe who cannot be there in-person," said Carter Mason, CEO of JTS.TV. “These awards feature the best digital series from around the world, and we are honored to be a part of this fantastic event!”

"One of our goals this year was to have a first class live stream, and we found the perfect broadcast partner in JTS.TV," said We Love Soaps LLC's Roger Newcomb, founder of the Indie Series Awards. "We are honoring some remarkable talent this year, and streaming the ceremony live via JTS.TV will allow more people than ever to see what incredible series are being produced in the indie web series space."

In their fifth year, the Indie Series Awards honor the best in independently produced, scripted entertainment created for the Web. Featuring a mix of daytime and primetime Emmy® award-nominees and winners, Broadway veterans and film stars plus rising newcomers from the web community, the ISAs have become a cutting edge event that unites all media platforms. A record breaking 56 shows received at least one nomination this year. After hosting the gala event in New York City for the previous four years, the ceremony has relocated to Los Angeles at the beautiful, historic El Portal Theatre in the heart of North Hollywood.

To watch the live stream of ISA5 on April 2nd, visit: http://jts.tv/ISA5.  The 5th Annual Indie Series Awards ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET, hosted by Carolyn Hennesy.

Next Round of Presenters Revealed for the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards

We Love Soaps and the Indie Series Network are excited to reveal the next round of presenters for the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards, which celebrate the best in independently produced, scripted entertainment created for the Web. Stars from Television, Film, Broadway and the Internet are coming together to celebrate the very best of the World Wide Web.

The Indie Series Awards, hosted by Carolyn Hennesy, will take place on April 2, 2014 at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood.

Previously announced presenters include Charlene Tilton, Christine Lakin, Colleen Zenk, Sebastian La Cause, Eric Martsolf, Kyle Lowder, Jillian Clare, Rachael Hip-Flores, Van Hansis and Walt Willey.

The next 10 presenters are listed below:

Anthony Anderson
Anderson is the most-nominated individual in ISA history, with 16 total nominations for his work as a producer, writer and actor on Anacostia, and including a nomination for his guest appearance in Pretty. He won in 2010 (Best Ensemble), 2011 (Lead Actor) and 2012 (Best Writing - Drama). Anderson is currently finishing production on his new reality series, City Boyz.

Brad Bell
Bell won in 2013 in the Best Lead Actor - Comedy and Best Writing categories for his work on Husbands, and is up for those awards again this year. He is also executive producer of Husbands, which received six nominations this year including Best Web Series - Comedy. Bell has received nine total nominations in the past three years.

Darin Brooks
Brooks is nominated for his work in Bloomers. He is currently starring as "Wyatt Fuller" in CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful. He received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his work on Days of our Lives, winning in 2009. Brooks starred for three seasons as "Alex Morgan" in the TBS sitcom Blue Mountain State. His other credits include Super Fun Night, Castle, CSI: Miami and the hit teen drama Miss Behave.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV: Colleen Zenk on THURSTON and Her Indie Series Awards Nomination

THURSTON Indie Series Awards nominee Colleen Zenk
with WE LOVE SOAPS TV host Michael Goldberg.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.21), Michael Goldberg chats with THURSTON star Colleen Zenk, who is nominated in the Best Lead Actress - Drama category at the upcoming 5th Annual Indie Series Awards. She is also soon to appear in the web series TAINTED DREAMS, nominated for Best Ensemble - Drama.

Zenk shares her reaction to her ISA5 nomination, compares THURSTON's "Agnes Snead" to her longtime AS THE WORLD TURNS character ("Barbara Ryan"), and reveals the current slate of projects she's working on.

Watch below:



To catch up on THURSTON, visit thurston-series.com. Follow Colleen Zenk on Twitter at @ColleenZenk.

First Round of Presenters for the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Revealed

We Love Soaps and the Indie Series Network are excited to reveal the first round of presenters for the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards, which celebrate the best in independently produced, scripted entertainment created for the Web. Stars from Television, Film, Broadway and the Internet are coming together to celebrate the very best of the World Wide Web.

The Indie Series Awards, hosted by Carolyn Hennesy, will take place on April 2, 2014 at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood.

The first 10 presenters are listed below:

Charlene Tilton

Tilton is nominated for her work in DeVanity. She is best known for playing the role of "Lucy Ewing" on the smash primetime hit Dallas. Her many television appearances include The Love Boat, Eight is Enough, Fantasy Island and Murder, She Wrote. Film credits include Edge of Salvation, Hemingway and Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker. In 2012, she appeared as a contestant on the British ice-skating show, Dancing on Ice.

Christine Lakin

Lakin made her film debut at age 11 in TNT’s The Rose and The Jackal. She is still remembered fondly for her work as “Al” in the sitcom Step By Step, which ran for a successful 7 seasons. Lakin voices multiple roles on FOX’s Family Guy, most notably as news anchor “Joyce Kinney”. She also stars in a recurring role on ABC Family’s Melissa & Joey. Other TV credits include True Blood, Breaking In, The Hard Times of RJ Berger. Her film credits include New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Reefer Madness, You Again and the feature adaption of Veronica Mars. She will be appearing in the upcoming zombie comedy web series Acting Dead.

Indie Series Awards Spotlight: Lead Actress - Drama

The Indie Series Awards celebrate the best in independently produced, scripted entertainment created for the Web. In the next of our 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Spotlight features, We Love Soaps takes a look at the nominees in the Best Lead Actress - Drama category: Kate Conway, Out With Dad, Sierra Hersek, Dark Pool, Alicia Minshew, Tainted Dreams, Lisa Roumain, Split, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Hustling and Colleen Zenk, Thurston. Watch the nominated work featured in an episode of each of their series below:

Indie Series Awards Spotlight: Lead Actor - Drama

The Indie Series Awards celebrate the best in independently produced, scripted entertainment created for the Web. In the next of our 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Spotlight features, We Love Soaps takes a look at the nominees in the Best Lead Actor - Drama category: J. Julian Christopher, BULK, Richard Cutting, Milgram and the Fastwalkers, Peter Halpin, 3some, Van Hansis, EastSiders, Jason Kuykendall, Dark Pool and Sebastian La Cause, Hustling. Watch the nominated work featured in an episode of each of their series below: