Web soaps are all the rage, but VENICE and IMAGINARY BITCHES aren't the only hot series around! With the nominations of the First Annual Indie Soap Awards recently announced (winners will be picked February 1), Digest has compiled a handy guide to help you find which of your other favorite soap stars are working the indie beat — and where to watch 'em.

THE BANNEN WAY
Who: Vanessa Marcil (ex-Brenda, GH)
What's It About? A sexy, fast-paced dramatic series about the struggles of a longtime criminal whose father is a chief of police. Marcil's character Madison is the lady who wants to help turn his life around.
Why You Should Watch: The all-star cast features hottie Mark Gantt and includes Michael Ironside (SMALLVILLE) and Academy Award nominees Robert Forster (HEROES; Jackie Brown) and Michael Lerner (Barton Fink).
Where To Watch: www.crackle.com

FAMILY DINNER
Who: Lauralee Bell (ex-Cricket, Y&R)
What's It About? Bell produces, writes, directs and stars in this silly, edgy and outrageously funny comedy filmed in a docu-reality format. It's about a dysfunctional, albeit loving family who trade barbs, insight and laughter around the dinner table. Imagine ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT meets MODERN FAMILY.
Why You Should Watch: It's clever, quirky and downright addictive. Bell's writing is spectacular (wonder where she got that from?). The hilarious one-liners from seasoned comediennes and cast members Cloris Leachman and Phyllis Diller will keep you in stitches. Added bonus: yummy recipes on the Web site!
Where To Watch: www.funnyordie.com or www.familydinneronline.com

GOTHAM
Who: Martha Byrne (ex-Lily, ATWT) with Michael Park (Jack, ATWT), Kin Shriner (ex-Scotty, GH), Brianne Moncrief (ex-Colby, AMC), Anna Stuart (ex-Mary, AMC), Kurt McKinney (ex-Matt, GL), Maggie Reid (ex-Shannon, ATWT), Lisa Peluso (ex-Lila, AW, et al), Maeve Kinkead (ex-Vanessa, GL), Paolo Seganti (Damian, ATWT)
What's It About? No doubt you've already heard about this dramatic, soap star-studded series directed by soap alum Lisa Brown (ex-Nola, GL; ex-Iva, ATWT) and produced/written by Byrne. The story follows Catherine Prescott (Byrne), a fashion industry buyer, and her rag tag and wealthy group of pals who live in New York.
Why You Should Watch: It's touching, genuine and incredibly well-produced (despite the somewhat jarring slow-motion intro sequences). It's true to the soap format and each five-minute installment has you begging for more. Plus, it's fun to get a glimpse inside Byrne's real-life home, where several episodes are filmed!
Where To Watch: www.gothamtheseries.com

HAUTE AND BOTHERED
Who: Melissa Fumero (Adriana, OLTL)
What's It About? In the spirit of teen-oriented shows GOSSIP GIRL and UGLY BETTY and, well, PROJECT RUNWAY, this fun, snarky 10-episode series revolves around a sweet and clumsy small town girl named Phoebe who travels to New York to attend an elite fashion institute. It mixes all the drama of college life with all the craziness and competitiveness of the fashion industry with a hilariously satirical twist.
Why You Should Watch: First of all, the catchy intro song is amazing and Fumero's spoiled, bitchy Jo (good-gal Phoebe's ultimate rival) is fantastic and more like GG's Blair during a bad fit of PMS. It's outrageous, campy and downright delightful.
Where To Watch: www.teen.com/haute-and-bothered

REALITY BYTES
Who: Tristan Rogers (ex-Robert, GH) and Ben Hogestyn (ex-Harry, B&B; ex-Lucas, GH — and Drake's real-life son!)
What's It About? The yet-to-be released series will focus on a character named Trevor (played by Rogers), a former actor and producer who is asked to help resurrect the show that made him famous— more than two decades later.
Why You Should Watch: It's sure to be an eye-opening (and perhaps sobering) take on the state of daytime and behind-the-scenes soap politics. Industry vet Rogers and his writing partner Kate Lang will no doubt produce an interesting, entertaining series.
Where To Watch: www.realitybytes-theseries.com

WED-LOCKED
Who: Lawrence Saint-Victor (ex-Remy, GL) and Karla Mosley (ex-Christina, GL) with appearances by Kim Brockington (ex-Felicia, GL), Yvonna Wright (ex-Mel, GL) and Zack Conroy (Oliver, B&B; ex-James, GL)
What's It About? Saint-Victor and Mosley kick their comedic talents into awesome overdrive as newlywed couple Robert and Denise, who navigate the growing pains of married life and tackle everyday, laugh-out-loud issues (backwash, for one) and other commitment conundrum.
Why You Should Watch: The "Baby Talk" episode is a must-see. Mosley and Saint-Victor share fantastic on-screen chemistry both on daytime and the web.
Where To Watch: www.saint-victor.net