Sean Baker
Sean Baker (born February 26, 1971) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing independent feature films about the lives of sex workers, including Take Out (2004), Starlet (2012), Tangerine (2015), The Florida Project (2017), Red Rocket (2021), and Anora (2024), the last of which won him the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, as well as Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. He is also known for creating the Fox/IFC puppet sitcom Greg the Bunny (2002–2006) and its spin-offs.
8
Films
5
TV Shows
14
Crew Credits
Known For
13 Credits
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee
1944
The Oscars
as Self
1953
Marcians
as Self
2017
Directors on Directors
as Self
2021
Cannes Uncut
as Self
2023
Têtàtête(s)
as Self - Guest
2023
Stripped Down: The Making of ‘Anora’
as Self
2025
Meet the Hustlers
as Self
2011
Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes
2020
Merry F*cking Christmas: The Making of Tangerine
as Self
2022
Reflecting on “Take Out”
as Self
2022
Under the Rainbow: Making The Florida Project
as Self
2018
Behind the Camera
14 Credits
Anora
Producer, Director, Writer
2024
Tangerine
Director, Writer, Producer
2015
Greg the Bunny
Writer, Director
2002
The Florida Project
Director, Writer, Producer
2017
Red Rocket
Director, Writer, Producer
2021
Warren the Ape
Director, Writer
2010
Left-Handed Girl
Producer, Writer
2025
Starlet
Director, Producer, Writer
2012
Take Out
Writer, Director, Producer
2008
Sandiwara
Director, Writer
2026
Prince of Broadway
Director, Writer, Producer
2010
Hi-Fi
Writer, Director
2000