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Gill St. Bernard’s alum Sean Baker ’89 made history at the 97th Academy Awards, on Sunday, March 2, 2025, winning four Oscars for his indie masterpiece, Anora!
This achievement puts him in elite company—only one other person has ever won four Oscars in a single night: Walt Disney.
Shot in under 40 days with a modest $6 million budget (compared to WICKED’s $150 million), Baker’s indie gem triumphed over Hollywood blockbusters, securing:
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Original Screenplay
- Best Film Editing
The night didn’t stop there! Mikey Madison, Anora's lead, won Best Actress, while co-star Yura Borisov was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, narrowly losing to Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain).
This Oscar success follows an incredible awards season for Anora, including five Golden Globe nominations and the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes, awarded to Baker by George Lucas himself!
Congratulations, Sean Baker ’89! Your talent, vision, and dedication to independent cinema inspire our students and the entire GSB community. We can’t wait to see what you create next!