Sean Baker
Directing • Born 1971-02-26
Biography
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.
Filmography
13 credits
Reflecting on “Take Out”
Movie • 2022
Self
The Making of Take Out
Movie • 2009
Self
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Movie • 2019
Self
Merry F*cking Christmas: The Making of Tangerine
Movie • 2022
Self
Cannes Uncut
Movie • 2023
Self
Under the Rainbow: Making The Florida Project
Movie • 2018
Self
Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes
Movie • 2020
Meet the Hustlers
Movie • 2011
Self
Marcians
TV • 2017
Self
Têtàtête(s)
TV • 2023
Self - Guest
Directors on Directors
TV • 2021
Self
The Oscars
TV • 1953
Self
Golden Globe Awards
TV • 1944
Self - Nominee