The indie filmmaker behind ‘Anora’ claimed four prizes in a single, breathless evening: “Long live independent film!”

Walt said about the Academy Awards that he was embarrassed to receive an award and he was embarrassed if he didn't get one.” Lillian Disney

Sean Baker edits, directs and writes most of his films and has also served as producer and cinematographer for some. Wearing all of these hats paid off and led him to make history at the 2025 Oscars.

Walt Disney Co.’s Hulu streaming service experienced technical difficulties as the Oscars ceremony got underway on Sunday night, shutting out tens of thousands of paying customers during Hollywood’s signature event.

Sean Baker had a great night at the Oscars, one so good that he has tied one of Walt Disney's Oscars records. The Anora director picked up four Oscars, matching Disney's record from 1954. Baker won Best Picture,

Coppola took home three prizes in 1974 for The Godfather: Part II but failed to capitalize on his two additional nominations for The Conversation. Composer Alan Menken also won three Oscars for Beauty and the Beast in 1993 but came up short on the other two.

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"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.

Director Sean Baker tied Walt Disney for most Oscar wins in a single night for his indie film “Anora,” which stars Academy Award winner Mikey Madison

Sean Baker won four awards for “Anora,” making him the only other person to win four Oscars in one night alongside Walt Disney, who won for four different films. He surpassed a list of people who have received three Oscars in one night, including big names like Bong Joon-Ho, James Cameron and Francis Ford Coppola.

Baker and Disney are the only individuals to win four Oscars in one ceremony. For “Anora” on Sunday night, Baker won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. He’s the third director to win the editing award and the first as a solo editor.

The availability of the 97th Academy Awards on streaming platform Hulu likely added younger viewers to the telecast.