Sean Baker Fights for ‘Higher Upfront Fees’ in Best Director Speech at Film Independent Spirit Awards

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At Spirit Awards, Sean Baker Calls on 'Unsustainable' Indie Film System to Change

“Anora” director Sean Baker implored the independent film system to change during a powerful speech at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon while accepting the Best Director honor. The filmmaker, who has built his career on modestly-budgeted independent features like “Take Out,” “The Florida Project” and “Tangerine,” spoke about the state of the struggling indie film industry. “Anora,” which collected three awards at the Indi…

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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.

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Director Sean Baker, during his award ceremony at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, expressed a multitude of concerns regarding the state of independent cinema.

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Sean Baker, on the occasion of the Film Independent Spirit Awards 2025, expresses his outrage at the inequalities in independent cinema. He underlines the fragility of this sector, deploring the disappearance of the opportunities offered by DVD sales and the growing importance of the box office. He calls for better remuneration for filmmakers, stressing the value of independent films and the importance of supporting artistic creation for future …