How to End a Fabulous Season!
Hey Everyone! We have one last podcast ready for you at http://howtobeindie.com/! This week we finish up a fabulous season with Mindy's last scene. Thanks to all of you for watching and remember to tune in for How to be Indie's (Awesome!) Second Season!
How to Say Farewell
Hey all! We have another podcast ready for your viewing pleasure on the podcasts page of http://www.howtobeindie.com/! This week, it's a wrap on Marline Yan and Dylan Everett as they shoot their final scenes of Season One. Don't worry, they'll be back for Season Two!
How to Give a Set Tour
Hey everyone! We've got a new podcast ready for you! This week, Varun takes us on a tour of the How to be Indie set with a very unique take on things. You can check it out on the podcasts page of http://howtobeindie.com!
New Podcast: How to Write How To Be Indie
Hey Everyone! Ever wondered how your favourite TV shows get written? Mindy and Varun go behind the scenes to find out what's what in the world of writing. Check it out on the Podcasts page at howtobeindie.com!
New Podcast: The Secret of Success for How To Be Indie
Here it is. The first podcast of the series actually shot by members of the cast! This one reveals the secret of our success. Head over to the Podcasts page on howtobeindie.com and check it out!
New Podcast: How To Work With Chickens!
Hey everyone! This week we've posted a new podcast that's EXCLUSIVE to howtobeindie.com! In it we check in with Indie on set and talk to her about working with some feathered friends! Its 'How To Work With Chickens!' If you head over to the podcasts page on howtobeindie.com, you can check it out!
New Podcast - How To Stay Awake In Class
Hey everyone! We've posted a new podcast to the site. This week, Marlon shares his wisdom on staying awake in the most boring of classes! If you head over to the podcasts page on howtobeindie.com, you can check it out!
New Podcast - How to Make Pals With Animals
Hey fans! This week Abi has enlisted the help of Marlon to show everyone how to make some furry friends. Head over to the podcasts page at www.howtobeindie.com to check it out! Enjoy!
New Podcast: How To Decide What To be When You Grow Up
Hey fans! We have got another new podcast featuring Marlon! This time he is letting everyone in on how to decide what to be when you grow up. Head over to the podcasts page at www.howtobeindie.com to check it out! Enjoy!
New Podcast: How To Have A Tension-Free Detention
Hey Indie-Fans! Marlon, everyone's favourite prankster, is offering up tips on how to make detention a little more fun! Head over to the podcasts page at www.howtobeindie.com to check it out!
New Indie Podcast - How To Tell If A Boy Likes You!
A new podcast is up on the podcasts page! Indie shares her secrets on how to tell if a boy likes you. Now only if she can use them on Chad Tash... We've also posted a clip on the main page from this Friday's upcoming episode, "How To Prove You're Actually a Nice Person & Not a Complete Jerk Like Everybody Thinks" Enjoy!
New Podcast: Cast and Crew of Indie Raise Money for Me To We
Hey Indie Fans, While on set for How To Be Indie, the cast and crew got together to raise money for Me to We - an organization helping kids out worldwide. Check out the latest podcast in the 'extras' section of http://www.howtobeindie.com. For more information about Me To We, please visit http://www.metowe.com/.
New Podcast: cast of Indie on how they got into the industry
Hey fans, check it out. Go to the Extras section and find an interview with Dylan, Marline, Sarena, Varun and Melinda on our Podcast page. http://www.howtobeindie.com
New Podcast: Interview with Dylan now up
Hey fans, check it out. Go to the Extras section and find an interview with Dylan Everett (Marlon) on our Podcast page. http://www.howtobeindie.ytv.com/podcasts.php
Heroic Interactive is looking for game testers
Hello Indie fans, Heroic Interactive, the maker of the online game How To Be Indie: A Day in the Life, is now looking for game testers for our newest online games. If you are interested, and you are between the ages of 8 and 12, please contact us at recruiting@heroicinteractive.com for more details.
New Podcast: Interview with Marline now up.
Hey fans, check it out. Go to the Extras section and find an interview with Marline Yan (Abi) on our Podcast page. http://howtobeindie.ytv.com/podcasts.php
How To Be Indie Online Game Now Available in Single Player mode
Sept 14, 2009. Heroic Interactive Inc. is excited to announce its popular online game “How To Be Indie: Day in the Life” is now available in single player mode at http://www.howtobeindie.com. Take a break and enter the comic world of Indie and her peeps where life is full of options, and sometimes the one you pick can lead to surprising results. Now you can stealthily practice on your own – learning all the ins and outs of this crazy world – then challenge your friends and family in multiplayer mode. Created by Heroic Interactive, a division of Heroic Film Company, “Day In the Life” is inspired by the original TV series “How To Be Indie” launching October 2, 2009 on YTV in Canada. Try it out and let us know what you think by sending feedback to indie@heroicinteractive.com.
New Podcast: Interview with Melinda now up.
Hey fans, we've posted a new original streaming video podcast of an interview with Melinda Shankar (Indie) to the site http://www.howtobeindie.com. She is certifiably adorable. Check it out.
Indie is now Podcasting
Check out http://www.howtobeindie.com every week for fun, video streaming podcasts about your favorite show and its characters. There will be Deleted Scenes, funny clips, Interviews, and Behind-the-Scenes looks at life on the set of Indie. Just go to the Extras section and click on Podcasts in the drop down menu. It is that simple. Enjoy!
Come out and play in the Indie Knockout Tournament
This weekend – July 24, 25, & 26 – we’ll be at the Masala!Mehndi!Masti! Desi Fest at the CNE in Toronto. While there, we’re hosting two action packed Knockout Tournaments of "Day in the Life" the wacky video game for the upcoming comedy series “How to be Indie”. Signup sheet is now open. Grand Prize each day is a gift bag full of goodies including a portable DVD Player! The first tournament is on Saturday starting at 4pm and will be the Family Game Tournament. To be a part of the Saturday Tournament you must register with a family member to qualify. Here's a chance to challenge a family member to a fast, funny game about your favorite characters. Each game is under 15 minutes. You'll play against your family member while another family plays on the second demo station. The Sunday tournament is for individual players, and also kicks off at 4pm that day. To register just send your name, (for Saturday tournament we also need your teammate’s name and relation to you) along with your email address to indie@heroicinteractive.com. Space is limited and players will be selected on a first come first serve basis. You will be notified via email as to whether or not you have reserved a spot.
Check out the Indie Game at the Masala!Mehndi!Masti! fest this 24, 25, 26 of July!
Come out and get be one of the first to get a 'sneak peek' at the brand new, not yet launched, "How to be Indie - Day in the Life" web game! We will have 2! yes two! demo stations there for everyone who visits the booth to try. Bring a friend and play against each other - or maybe you might get a chance to play one against of us! But watch out, we're good. Winner's get a cool takeaway prize, until they run out.
Cast of upcoming YTV show appearing this weekend at MASALA! MEHNDI! MASTI! FESTIVAL.
(Wednesday, July 22, 2009 – Toronto) HOW TO BE INDIE, a comedy series set to launch this fall on YTV, will have a booth at the Masala! Mehndi! Masti! Festival on July 24th to the 26th. This hilarious new series follows 13 year old Indira "Indie" as she tries to balance her immigrant family's South Asian traditions and her Canadian lifestyle. WHAT: HOW TO BE INDIE will have a booth showing clips of the show, launching their interactive online game and cast will be on hand to greet the public and present prizes. WHERE: Masala! Mehndi! Masti! Festival - Exhibition Place WHO: The cast in attendance Dylan Everett, Sarena Parmar, Ellora Patnaik, Varun Saranga and Marline Yan. WHEN: Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26th
Sneak Peak announced for ‘How To Be Indie’ - Coming to YTV in October!
Aug 12, 2009 – the official launch for Heroic Film Company’s new series 'How To Be Indie’ has been announced for October 2nd at 6:30 pm on YTV, however viewers will get an early glimpse at the show the week before. On Sunday September 27th at 8:30 pm, YTV will air an exclusive sneak peak of the show following the season finale of The Next Star. 'How to be Indie' will also be available online on YTV.com starting Monday September 28th. Created by writer Vera Santamaria and Heroic executive producers John May & Suzanne Bolch, 'How to be Indie' is a comedic live-action series told through the eyes of 13-year-old Indie as she endeavours to balance her immigrant family’s South Asian traditions and her Canadian lifestyle. Yet even with these struggles, and the challenge of being a teenager, Indie remains undaunted and always manages to win – in her own way. 'How To Be Indie' is a Heroic Film Company Production, produced for YTV in Canada.
How to be Indie is at the Masala! Mehndi! Masti! South Asian festival in Toronto in July
So here it is, Indie fans! On July 24th, 25th and 26th How to be Indie will have a booth at the Masala! Mehndi !Masti ! South Asian festival. The festival will be held at the Bandshell Park and the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on the Exhibition Place grounds. With over 70 performances and presentations in 3 days The Masala! Mehndi! Masti! South Asian Festival is the largest Desi festival of its kind. With ancient traditions and modern influences, this amazing multi-generational event is a fabulous, colourful and delicious immersion into South Asian culture. Featuring dance, music, theatre, film, literature and poetry, social issues, natural health practices, cuisine, arts & crafts and much more.... it's ALL FREE.
