Mikey Madison Thanks Sean Baker While Accepting Spirit Awards Win: “I’m So Grateful That You Came Into My Life”
The Oscar-nominated 'Anora' star previously won the BAFTA for best leading actress. On Saturday, the 25-year-old actress won the award for best lead performance, film, at the Independent Spirit Awards. While addressing the crowd, she thanked the entire cast and the director, Sean Baker.
2025 Independent Spirit Awards: ‘Anora,’ Sean Baker, Mikey Madison + winners list in all 23 categories
Anora continued on its February roll through awards season on Saturday at the 40th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, winning for Best Feature, Best Director for Sean Baker and Best Lead Performance for star Mikey Madison in a ceremony from Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica,
Spirit Award ‘Anora' Director Winner Sean Baker: "Indie Film Is Struggling More Than Ever"
Anora Best Director Spirit Award 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 zeitgeist 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.
Spirit Awards: Justin Simien Shares Plan for “Stopping the White Nationalist Coup Taking Over This Country”
The writer-director, who won best new nonscripted or documentary series for 'Hollywood Black,' delivered one of a handful of ...
Blake Lively Says She and Others Have Received ‘Sexist and Threatening’ Messages Over Justin Baldoni Suit
Blake Lively is seeking to limit the release of confidential information in her suit against Justin Baldoni, citing violent ...