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Sean Baker Urges “We Need More” Independent Filmmaking While Accepting Best Picture Oscar For ‘Anora’


Anora took home the Oscar for Best Picture at the 97th annual Academy Awards

Anora writer and director Sean Baker advocated for independent filmmaking during his final speech at the 97th Academy Awards, when his film won the top prize. Anora was nominated for Best Picture alongside The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance and Wicked. But, after taking home the top prizes in February at the PGA, DGA and Critics Choice Awards, Anora’s path to the Golden Statuette began to emerge.

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