Sean Baker

Boong’s BAFTA win shows how a new wave of Indian filmmakers is looking beyond capes and cartoons to tell layered stories of young lives

Filmmaker Sean Baker has strongly criticized an OTT giant's acquisition of a major entertainment corporation, urging fellow directors to resist. Speaking at the Red Sea International Film Festival, Baker emphasized the critical need to preserve and extend theatrical release windows, arguing that the cinema experience significantly elevates a film's importance.

The 97th Academy Awards honoured top films with significant wins for 'Anora', claiming Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. Sean Baker won Best Director, Adrien Brody Best Actor, and Mikey Madison Best Actress. Zoe Saldaña secured Best Supporting Actress, while 'Flow' won Best Animated Feature, and 'Dune: Part Two' dominated visual and sound categories.

Sean Baker's 'Anora', starring Mikey Madison of FX's 'Better Things', won Cannes’ Palme d'Or. It’s about a New York sex worker falling for a Russian oligarch's son. The Neon trailer depicts their Vegas marriage and fixers' pursuit amidst luxury. Released October 18, it explores complex characters and emotions, likened to 'Pretty Woman'.

Sean Baker-produced 'Left-Handed Girl' will premiere in competition in the Cannes festival sidebar.

Anora, directed by Sean Baker, won five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. The indie film tells a Cinderella story of a Brooklyn woman marrying a Russian oligarch's son.

Filmmaker Sean Baker's 'Anora' took home five Academy Awards, including the coveted Best Picture award. The Red Lorry Film Festival celebrates the grand sweep that 'Anora' has made at the 97th Academy Awards.

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia arrived at the Golden Globes red carpet in high spirits as her film 'All We Imagine As Light' is up for two nominations. Kapadia stands to make history with her Best Director nod and has already won the National Society of Film Critics award for the same film.

Taiwan's Ministry of Culture has revealed that 'Left-Handed Girl', directed by Tsou Shih-ching, has been selected as the country's submission for the best international feature category at the 98th Academy Awards, reported Variety.

Sean Baker’s award-winning film 'Anora' is set to stream on JioHotstar in India from March 17. The romantic comedy, which stars Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn, captivated audiences after winning Best Picture at the Oscars and the Palme d'Or at Cannes. The film combines romance, humor, and social commentary, receiving a high rating from ETimes.

Sean Baker's indie film "Anora" won best picture at the 97th Academy Awards, along with best director, original screenplay, and editing. Adrien Brody won best actor for "The Brutalist," while Mikey Madison took home best actress for her role in "Anora." Several other films, including "Conclave" and "Wicked," also received recognition.

Sean Baker won four Oscars for his film Anora in 2025, matching Walt Disney’s 1954 record. Baker’s awards were for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. Unlike Disney, whose wins spanned multiple films, Baker’s triumph came from a single project, highlighting his multifaceted talent and independent filmmaking recognition.

Payal Kapadia achieved a historic win for Indian cinema by securing the Best International Feature award at the 2025 New York Film Critics Circle Awards for her film 'All We Imagine As Light'. Despite missing out on Golden Globe awards and Oscars representation, her NYFCC victory places her as a strong contender for an Oscar nomination.

While Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door, the Golden Lion winner at this year’s Venice Film Festival, will be the opening film, Anora by Sean Baker, the Palme d'Or winner at Cannes, will close the fest.

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia's film 'All We Imagine As Light' won the Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic moment for Indian cinema. Although it missed out on the top award, the Palme d'Or, which went to Sean Baker's 'Anora,' the film received congratulations from Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal on social media.

Russian actor Mark Eydelshteyn, known for his resemblance to Timothée Chalamet, revealed an unconventional audition tactic that landed him a role in the Cannes-winning film 'Anora'. Director Sean Baker shared that Eydelshteyn submitted a full-nude audition tape, a suggestion from fellow actor Yura Borisov.

The actor will distribute Payal Kapadia's acclaimed film in India.

The 2025 Academy Awards nominations have been revealed after delays due to Los Angeles fires. Celebrated films such as 'Anora', 'Emilia Pérez', and 'Dune: Part Two' dominate the Best Picture lineup. Notable acting nominations include Timothée Chalamet, Cynthia Erivo, and Sebastian Stan.

The 2025 BAFTA nominations spotlight new titles like All We Imagine As Light and Monkey Man, with Conclave and Emilia Pérez leading the pack. Amid Los Angeles wildfires, BAFTA's schedule remains unchanged. Notable contenders for Best Film include Anora and The Brutalist. Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet vie for Best Actor, while Wicked’s Best Film omission surprises.

At the prestigious IFFI 2025, Taiwan's poignant feature 'Left-Handed Girl' stole the spotlight, receiving a heartfelt standing ovation. Set against the backdrop of a family's quest to establish a restaurant in vibrant Taipei, this Oscar contender beautifully encapsulates the struggles and hopes of urban life.

Payal Kapadia's Mumbai-set film "All We Imagine As Light" received two Golden Globe nominations for Best Non-English Language Film and Best Director. The film, about three women and their friendship, competes with several international contenders. "Emilia Perez" and "The Brutalist" lead film nominations, while "The Bear" tops television categories.

Hollywood blockbusters have had tremendous influence on 'The Florida Project' director Sean Baker while he was growing up but he does not see himself directing a mega budget spectacle drama.

Hollywood actress Mikey Madison will not be part of the new 'Star Wars' movie. She was offered a role after winning the best actress Oscar. However, conversations ended, and Madison passed on the part. Shawn Levy will direct the film, starring Ryan Gosling. The movie is a standalone project, unrelated to the Skywalker Saga.

The 97th Academy Awards honored several films, including 'Anora,' 'Conclave,' 'Wicked,' and 'The Substance.' Notable wins included Zoe Saldana for best supporting actress and Kieran Culkin for best supporting actor. 'Wicked' won for production and costume design. Political commentary was mostly avoided, except a notable statement on Ukraine. Host Conan O'Brien's monologue received praise.

Bong Joon Ho's sci-fi film 'Mickey 17' led the North American box office with $19.1 million in its debut weekend, surpassing 'Captain America: Brave New World.' Despite positive reviews and a star-studded cast, the film’s profitability remains uncertain due to its $118 million production cost. Globally, 'Mickey 17' has earned $53.3 million.

Anora, directed by Sean Baker, is now available for streaming on Hulu and can be rented or purchased digitally on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV. The Criterion Collection will release DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD versions on April 29, 2025, with pre-orders on Amazon. This film stars Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn.

Payal Kapadia's film selected for 2024 Cannes Competition alongside other anticipated titles. Last Indian film in Palme d'Or race was Mrinal Sen's "Kharij" in 1983. Cannes film gala scheduled from May 14 to 25.

The 97th Academy Awards saw numerous groundbreaking achievements, including 'Flow' becoming the first independent and Latvian film to win Best Animated Feature, and Paul Tazewell being recognized as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design. Zoe Saldana made history as the first Dominican actor to win an acting Oscar.

For Oscar winner Juliette Binoche, the head of last year's jury at the Cannes film festival, it's not hard to understand why the movies that succeeded on the Croisette go on to win accolades in Hollywood. the crop of films that premiered at the festival earned a total of 19 Oscar nominations.