14th Annual Indie Series Awards Winners from a Celebration of Indie Excellence

The winners of the 14th Annual Indie Series Awards gathered on stage for a group photo.  Photo Credit: Michael Mattes

The 14th Annual Indie Series Awards (The ISAs) made history once again as it celebrated the most groundbreaking and impactful independent web series of the year. Recognized as the premier event for independent series, the Indie Series Awards continue to be an essential platform for honoring the creativity, diversity, and storytelling that thrive in the indie space.

2025 Winners: Highlighting Excellence in Indie Series

A packed house at the Colony Theatre in Burbank buzzed with energy and enthusiasm throughout the ceremony, which was hosted by Primetime Emmy winner Patrika Darbo.

The winners of the 14th Annual Indie Series Awards demonstrate the range and depth of talent that indie creators bring to the table. From compelling dramas to lighthearted comedies, these series represent the best of what independent digital entertainment has to offer. The recognition of these winners is not just a celebration of their individual achievements, but a celebration of the entire indie series community and the critical role it plays in shaping the future of digital media.

Kombucha Cure was named Best Drama Series and took six ISAs including Best Directing - Drama, Best Supporting Actress - Drama (Denise Boutte), Best Guest Performer - Drama (Jennifer Bassey), Best Cinematography and Best Production Design.

Keith Vs. took home the ISA for Best Comedy Series and seven total awards including Best Lead Actor - Comedy (Keith Powell), Best Supporting Actress - Comedy (Jill Knox), Best Guest Performer - Comedy (Ben Feldman), Best Ensemble - Comedy, Best Directing - Comedy and Best Writing - Comedy.

The Case Within was named Best Audio Fiction Series and won three awards including Best Lead Actor - Audio Fiction (Eric Martsolf) and Best Original Score.

Below is a complete of winners:

BEST DRAMA SERIES

Kombucha Cure

 

BEST DIRECTING - DRAMA Kombucha Cure, Dr. Celcilia Choi

BEST WRITING - DRAMA Moments, Malachi Rivers BEST LEAD ACTOR - DRAMA Malachi Rivers, Moments BEST LEAD ACTRESS - DRAMA Sufe Bradshaw, Moments BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - DRAMA Jun Winter, Love Undone BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - DRAMA Denise Boutte, Kombucha Cure BEST GUEST PERFORMER - DRAMA Jennifer Bassey, Kombucha Cure BEST ENSEMBLE - DRAMA Complicated: Atlanta BEST COMEDY SERIES Keith Vs. BEST DIRECTING - COMEDY Keith Vs., Keith Powell BEST WRITING - COMEDY Keith Vs., Keith Powell BEST LEAD ACTOR - COMEDY Keith Powell, Keith Vs.

BEST LEAD ACTRESS - COMEDY Jessica A. Caesar, Caesar's Special BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - COMEDY Jeremy Gladen, The Coroner's Assistant BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - COMEDY Jill Knox, Keith Vs. BEST GUEST PERFORMER - COMEDY Ben Feldman, Keith Vs. BEST ENSEMBLE - COMEDY Keith Vs. BEST AUDIO FICTION SERIES The Case Within BEST WRITING - AUDIO FICTION Visionaries, Richard Seneque BEST ACTOR - AUDIO FICTION Eric Martsolf, The Case Within BEST ACTRESS - AUDIO FICTION Brooke Lewis Bellas, A Voice in Violet BEST ENSEMBLE - AUDIO FICTION Lucidus Somnia BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Kombucha Cure, Michael Edo Keane BEST EDITING Smothered, Robb Padgett BEST COSTUME DESIGN The Coroner's Assistant, Aimee Morgan BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN Kombucha Cure, Susie Haubner BEST MAKEUP Complicated: Atlanta, Shay Brown BEST ORIGINAL SCORE The Case Within, Kori Celeste BEST SOUNDTRACK I Hate People, People Hate Me, Bobbi Summers & Dave Kirby BEST ORIGINAL SONG “Pulling Away” by JeRonelle, Love Undone ISA14 SPOTLIGHT AWARD The Coroner's Assistant

A Celebration of Indie Innovation

For over a decade, the Indie Series Awards have championed indie productions, providing a spotlight for series and creators who may otherwise go unnoticed in the larger entertainment ecosystem. The ceremony has become more than just an awards show; it’s a vital moment in time where passion, innovation, and artistic risk-taking are acknowledged. This year’s winners are a testament to the strength of the indie series landscape—productions that push boundaries and redefine the future of digital storytelling.

From humble beginnings to becoming a highly anticipated annual event, the Indie Series Awards have played an instrumental role in bringing indie series into the limelight. It’s a place where talent from across the world—actors, directors, writers, and producers—come together to honor the unique, authentic stories that are taking the digital world by storm.

The significance of the Indie Series Awards goes beyond just handing out trophies; it’s about lifting up the voices that often go unheard in mainstream media. It’s about celebrating projects that may not have the budgets of traditional TV shows but more than make up for it with their raw talent and passion. It’s about recognizing that independent storytelling is crucial in diversifying the entertainment landscape and providing audiences with content that is innovative, relatable, and sometimes, revolutionary.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their hard work, creativity, and dedication to advancing the art of independent storytelling. The Indie Series Awards are more than just an event—they are a celebration of passion, community, and the infinite possibilities of indie series.

Total Wins by Series

7 Keith Vs.

6 Kombucha Cure

3 The Case Within

3 The Coroner's Assistant

3 Moments

2 Complicated: Atlanta 2 Love Undone 1 Caesar's Special

1 I Hate People, People Hate Me

1 Lucidus Somnia 1 A Voice in Violet

1 Visionaries 1 Smothered