Sean Baker, Independent film and Anora

Spirit Award ‘Anora’ Director Winner Sean Baker: “Indie Film Is Struggling More Than Ever”
Anora Best Director Spirit Award winner Sean Baker championed indie cinema in his acceptance speech, exclaiming that it’s “struggling more than ever” with little pay for those who provide a cultural zeitgeist for Hollywood and cinema.
At Spirit Awards, Sean Baker Calls on ‘Unsustainable’ Indie Film System to Change
"There's a good chance you're making a film for free or making next to nothing on production or sale," the "Anora" filmmaker said while accepting Best Director
'Anora gets sex work right': Porn stars cheer for Sean Baker's film as it competes for Oscars
Pornographers and sex workers are cheering for Anora at the Oscars as they feel the Sean Baker film gets their profession right.
Oscar favorite ‘Anora’ wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards
Sean Baker’s “Anora” won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in what could be a preview of next Sunday’s Oscars.
‘Anora’ sweeps Independent Spirit Awards. N.J.’s Sean Baker makes rousing call to support indie filmmakers.
The system has to change because this is simply unsustainable,' the director said, calling himself an 'indie film lifer.'
2025 Indie Spirit Awards: Sean Baker's 'Anora' Lands Top 3 Awards
The Spirit Awards are an annual award given in the name of independent film, featuring all of the indie films which deserve honor and recognition - celebrating their 40th year. The 2025 winners of the Spirit Awards were announced Saturday evening,
'Anora' wins three Spirit Awards, including best film, and eyes Oscar success
"Anora" won three major awards at the 40th Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, including best picture, best director and best acting performance.
Sean Baker Fights for ‘Higher Upfront Fees' in Best Director Speech at Film Independent Spirit Awards
"We are creating product that creates jobs and revenue for the entire industry. We shouldn't be barely getting by," the "Anora" writer/director said upon accepting his award.
Oscars favorite Baker says indie film 'struggling' as 'Anora' tops Spirit Awards
Sean Baker, whose low-budget movie "Anora" is the frontrunner for next weekend's Oscars, delivered an impassioned plea to "keep indie film alive" as he won top prize at the Spirit
Sean Baker Reflects on Current State of Indie Films at Spirit Awards: "The System Has to Change, Because This Is Simply Unsustainable"
When Sean Baker (Anora) won best director at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, he took the opportunity to reflect on the current state of independent film and said the industry needed to change to keep that genre of films alive.
SAG Awards Analysis: Actors Throw A Late Inning Curveball With Cast Victory For ‘Conclave', ‘Anora' Shutout, And Lead Acting Wins For Timothee Chalamet And Dem…
Well. it ain’t over until the fat lady sings. Not sure who said that, or just who will be singing after this long and winding ...
‘Anora’ wins at an emotionally charged Spirit Awards
Director Sean Baker's Oscar front-runner won three more prizes, with "A Real Pain" winning two. "Shōgun" and "Baby Reindeer" ...
‘Anora’ movie review: Sean Baker’s kitsch working-class fantasy is stripped off any nuance
Sean Baker has built a career on peering into the margins, but there’s a difference between telling stories about sex workers ...
Spirit Awards Winners List: ‘Anora’ Nabs Three Wins, Including Best Feature
Sean Baker, Mikey Madison, Jesse Eisenberg, Keiran Culkan, Richard Gadd, Nava Mau, Jessica Gunning, 'Flow,' 'Didi' and ...
Who is Mikey Madison? Meet the 1st time Oscar nominee and ‘Anora’ star
Mikey Madison is having her breakout year. The actor earned her first Oscar nomination playing the titular character in Sean ...
Sean Baker’s Theatrical Crusade Marches On
On the heels of last year’s Barbenheimer sweep — two theatrical juggernauts — and ahead of an uncertain film landscape, the ...
‘Anora’ review: A throbbing non-fairy tale
Mikey Madison delivers an unforgettable body-and-soul turn as the young stripper who desperately tries to reclaim her dignity. Ani’s refusal to be dismissed, while bordering on naivete at times, is ...