Take the DGA minimum and divide it by three.
He also said that if he had kids, I wouldnt be able to make the movies I make.
… Im an indie lifer!
Sean Baker accepts the Best Director Award for “Anora” at the 2025 Indie Spirit AwardsKevin Mazur/Getty Images
The system has to be changed, its completely unsustainable, said Baker in his acceptance speech.
We shouldnt be barely getting by.
The speech received a huge standing ovation.
Anoraalsowon Best Performer for Mikey Madison and Best Featureat the Spirits.
Anorais Bakers highest-grossing movie of his canon with close to $38M at the global box office.
The pic, whichwon the Palme dOrat last years Cannes Film Festival, isup for six Oscar noms.
Baker alsowon the DGA Award, and the film has won thetop prize at the Producers Guild Awards.
