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The Rise of Sean Baker: From Stealing Shots to Winning Best Picture for Anora
Sean Baker’s Oscar triumph with Anora is proof that indie filmmakers can break through the Hollywood system and achieve mainstream success without
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. Anora, a captivating story of an exotic dancer and escort (Madison) who marries a Russian oligarch’s son (Mark Eydelshteyn), finally earned Baker the widespread recognition he has long deserved: The film’s accolades started with a Palme d’Or win at Cannes and culminated in the five Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday. The iPhone’s small size allowed Baker and his co-cinematographer, Radium Cheung, to move quickly and discreetly, capturing the gritty reality of their surroundings without drawing unwanted attention.
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