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| The Bay accepting the Best Drama Series award at the 8th Annual Indie Series Awards in 2017. The show has won a record 14 ISAs over the years (tied with Anacostia). |
Fourteen ceremonies in, the Indie Series Awards have built something that doesn’t just endure—it matters. What began as a small but passionate celebration of independently produced scripted entertainment has grown into a global tradition, honoring creators who push storytelling forward while respecting the craft that came before them.
And here’s the milestone that says it all: 180 different series have now won at least one Indie Series Award. One-hundred. Eighty. That number represents an extraordinary range of voices, visions, and countries—proof that great storytelling finds its way, no matter the budget or the platform.
Along the way, thousands of series from around the world have submitted their work. They’ve arrived from New York lofts and London flats, from Toronto studio basements and Los Angeles soundstages, from creators tapping away on laptops in small towns and filmmakers hustling on big-city streets. Every submission adds another thread to the tapestry of what independent entertainment can be.
Why the ISAs Matter More Than Ever
Awards come and go, but the ISAs have stayed true to what they were built to celebrate: originality, craftsmanship, collaboration, and the spirit of independent production.
Over the years, the ISAs have become:
- A trusted marker of excellence. Winning—or even being nominated—signals to audiences, networks, and press outlets that a series has earned recognition from peers who genuinely understand the work.
- A historical time capsule. Each ceremony captures where independent storytelling is in that moment—its breakthroughs, its trends, its rising stars.
- A launchpad. Many ISA-recognized creators have gone on to larger distribution deals, festival acclaim, and professional opportunities. The ISAs help open doors, and sometimes shove them wide open.
- A global community hub. The ceremony offers more than trophies; it brings together artists who share the same scrappy spirit and lifelong love of serialized storytelling.
A Legacy of 14 Ceremonies—and We’re Just Getting Started
When you look across fourteen years of ISA history, that “180 series” figure becomes even more meaningful. It’s a testament to consistency, credibility, and a commitment to honoring remarkable work year after year.
The indie landscape keeps evolving—new platforms, new formats, new production models—but the ISAs continue to champion the creators bold enough to make something on their own terms.
And with thousands of submissions behind us (and thousands more ahead), one thing is clear: independent storytelling isn’t slowing down, and neither are we.
Here’s to the past fourteen ceremonies… and to the next 180 series ready to break through.
Top 12 Series with the Most Indie Series Awards
14 Anacostia
14 The Bay
12 Indoor Boys
10 Giants
10 The Amazing Gayl Pile
9 Studio City
7 Anyone But Me
7 Keith Vs.
6 Chateau Laurier
6 Hustling
6 Kombucha Cure
6 Pretty
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