The Film Independent Spirit Awards Will Move Away from Its Iconic Beach Location in 2026
The Film Independent Spirit Awards will not take place on the Santa Monica beach in 2026 due prep for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
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
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.
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 favourite 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 Awards on Saturday.
‘Anora’ sweeps Independent Spirit Awards. N.J.’s Sean Baker makes rousing call to support indie filmmakers.
Sean Baker’s movie may be well on its way to winning the biggest award in all of Hollywoodland. But on Saturday, he used his latest moment in the spotlight to rally for small-budgeted indie films. Baker,
Spirit Award ‘Anora' Director Winner Sean Baker Exclaims "Indie Film Is Struggling More Than Ever"
Anora Spirit Award Best director 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 zeithgeist for Hollywood and cinema.
Sean Baker Reflects on Current State of Indie Films at Spirit Awards: "The System Has to Change, Because This Is Simply Unsustainable"
Baker won the best director award for his film 'Anora' on Saturday, and took the opportunity to advocate for keeping the indie film genre alive.
Will Oscar Night Belong To ‘Anora’ And Writer-Director Sean Baker?
The 97th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 2nd. Will 'Anora' be the big winner? Or will 'The Brutalist' or 'Conclave' sway the voters?
'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 ...
'Anora's Whirlwind Global Box Office Run Continues Ahead of Oscars
Directed by Sean Baker, Anora continues to perform well at the global box office ahead of this weekend's Oscars.
‘Anora’ team earns praise from sex worker community
At the Spirit Awards, "Anora" director Sean Baker and actor Mikey Madison share how feedback from the sex worker community has been the highlight of their film's success.
Sean Baker Wants 90 Days, but the New Average for Theater Exclusivity Is 32
The director of 'Anora' wants filmmakers to fight for more theatrical exclusivity, but in 2024 the window dropped to 32 days.
Sean Baker’s Theatrical Crusade Marches On
Right now, as filmmakers, we have to fight to keep cinema alive, which means making feature films for theatrical exhibition,” ...
‘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 ...
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 ...