Sean Baker’s Oscar triumph with Anora is proof that indie filmmakers can break through the Hollywood system and achieve mainstream success without compromising their artistic vision. But it took him two decades.
Baker won Oscars Sunday for original screenplay, editing and directing — as well as Best Picture. In so doing, he tied Walt Disney for the most Oscar wins by a single person on a single night. Additionally, Mikey Madison, the spectacular lead of Anora, won for Best Actress.
