Profile
Why they shine
The independent voice behind Tangerine, The Florida Project and Anora — crowned with Hollywood's top prize in 2025.
- Full name
- Sean Baker
- Nationality
- United States
- Known for
- Anora, The Florida Project, Tangerine
- Role
- Director / Writer / Editor
Record
Honor record
Academy Award — Best Director
2025 · Mar 2, 2025 Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles
Won Best Director for Anora at the 97th Academy Awards.
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Autumn Durald ArkapawAcademy Award for Best Cinematography · 2026
Ludwig GöranssonAcademy Award for Best Original Score · 2026
Bong Joon-hoAcademy Award for Best Director · 2020
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