Two minor earthquakes shook Los Angeles the same night Anora won Best Picture at the Oscars, which reflects the movie's connection to the indie film landscape. Anora, directed by Sean Baker, focuses on the sex industry and its struggles. Baker, celebrated for his low-budget films, highlighted the unsustainable economics of indie filmmaking while advocating for theater viewership during the awards. His call resonated as a romantic narrative of underdog success contrasts with major studios' focus on costly franchises.
Baker's recognition symbolizes indie cinema's struggle against corporatized filmmaking, highlighting a growing shift in Academy Awards to favor low-budget films that inspire genuine excitement.
Baker appealed to audiences to support films in theaters, emphasizing the importance of the cinematic experience and advocating for the future of independent filmmaking.
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