'The Bay' Shatters Indie Series Awards Record with 21 Nominations

The nominations for the 8th Annual Indie Series Awards were revealed on Wednesday, February 1. The ISAs celebrate the best in independently produced scripted entertainment created for the Web. Nominations were announced in 29 categories.

The Bay led all series with 21 total nominations. The show will compete in the Best Web Series - Drama category with Best Thing You'll Ever Do, Lemmings, Muck, Out With Dad, People Like Us, Rumuvi and Undetectable.

The Amazing Gayl Pile led all comedies with 16 nominations. The series is joined in the Best Web Series - Comedy field by #Adulting, Break: The Musical, Fame Dogs, Grip and Electric, High Road, Keith Broke His Leg and The Pioneers.

The Bay and The Amazing Gayl Pile each broke the previous record of 13 total nominations.

In all, there are 48 nominated series from around the globe: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina. Crystal trophies will be presented to the winners during a gala ceremony on April 5 in Los Angeles. The two-day celebration includes a launch party, red carpet reception, press walk, presentation ceremony and official after party.

Since 2009, the Indie Series Award has honored the most creative and progressive talent in independent web series.

The Annual Indie Series Awards is an initiative to elevate the entire indie series genre, organized by the nonprofit Indie Series Network, with Serial Scoop as media partner once again.

The nominees are:

Best Web Series — Comedy
#Adulting
The Amazing Gayl Pile
Break: The Musical
Fame Dogs
Grip and Electric
High Road
Keith Broke His Leg
The Pioneers

ISA6 Countdown: Check out the Indie Series Awards Nominees for Lead Actor in a Comedy

Clockwise (from top left): Brian Beacock (Acting Dead), Nick Burr (Matt & Dave Are So Depressed), Burt Grinstead (Burt Paxton), Ben McEwing (Altruman), Mark Mitchinson (High Road) and Morgan Waters (The Amazing Gayl Pile)

The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 8 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera.

In the Best Lead Actor - Comedy category, the nominees are Brian Beacock (Acting Dead), Nick Burr (Matt & Dave Are So Depressed), Burt Grinstead (Burt Paxton), Ben McEwing (Altruman), Mark Mitchinson (High Road) and Morgan Waters (The Amazing Gayl Pile). Watch their nominated work below:

ISA6 Countdown: Check out the Indie Series Awards Nominees for Writing in a Comedy

Clockwise (from top left): Acting Dead (Brian Beacock), The Amazing Gayl Pile (Morgan Waters and Brooks Gray), High Road (Justin Harwood), Matt & Dave Are So Depressed (David Zarif), Mentor (Jason Stuart and Paul Elia) and Wallflowers (Kieran Turner)

The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 8 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera.

In the Best Writing - Comedy category, the nominees are Acting Dead (Brian Beacock), The Amazing Gayl Pile (Morgan Waters and Brooks Gray), High Road (Justin Harwood), Matt & Dave Are So Depressed (David Zarif), Mentor (Jason Stuart and Paul Elia) and Wallflowers (Kieran Turner). Watch their nominated work below:

ISA6 Countdown: Check out the Indie Series Awards Nominees for Best Directing in a Comedy

Clockwise (from top left): The Amazing Gayl Pile (Morgan Waters and Brooks Gray), Altruman (Robin Geradts-Gill), Burt Paxton (Aaron Fradkin), High Road (Justin Harwood), Noirhouse (Shaun Wilson) and Single & Dating In Vancouver (Andrew McIlroy and Troy Mundle)

The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on February 4, and the ceremony is now only 18 days away. Serial Scoop is celebrating the nominees leading up to the ISA6 ceremony on April 1st by showcasing their work both in front of and behind the camera.

In the Best Directing – Comedy category, the nominees are The Amazing Gayl Pile (Morgan Waters and Brooks Gray), Altruman (Robin Geradts-Gill), Burt Paxton (Aaron Fradkin), High Road (Justin Harwood), Noirhouse (Shaun Wilson) and Single & Dating In Vancouver (Andrew McIlroy and Troy Mundle). Watch their nominated work below:

ISA6 Countdown: Check out the Indie Series Awards Nominees for Best Comedy

The nominations for the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced on Wednesday, February 4. It's now Web Series Weekend, the perfect time to catch up on (or watch for the first time) some of these terrific nominees. In the Best Web Series – Comedy category, the nominees were Acting Dead, The Amazing Gayl Pile, Capitol Hill, High Road, Jewvangelist and Wallflowers. Watch them below: