Sean Baker
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Sean Baker
Filmography
Acting (8)
2023
Cannes Uncutas Self
5.4
8.0
2022
Reflecting on “Take Out”as Self
9.0
1.0
8.3
2011
Meet the Hustlersas Self
2009
The Making of Take Outas Self
Production & Directing (69)
2026
I Want Your SexThanks
6.1
2026
SandiwaraDirector
6.0
2026
SandiwaraWriter
6.0
2026
SandiwaraEditor
6.0
2026
Together ForeverThanks
2025
Left-Handed GirlEditor
7.3
2025
Left-Handed GirlProducer
7.3
2025
Left-Handed GirlScreenplay
7.3
2025
Modern WhoreExecutive Producer
4.8
2024
The Last ShowgirlThanks
6.4
2024
AnoraProducer
7.1
2024
AnoraDirector
7.1
2024
AnoraWriter
7.1
2024
AnoraEditor
7.1
2024
AnoraCasting
7.1
2024
The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has PassedExecutive Producer
5.1
2023
Love in the Time of FentanylExecutive Producer
2021
Red RocketCasting
6.8
2021
Red RocketEditor
6.8
2021
Red RocketDriver
6.8
2021
Red RocketSound Designer
6.8
2021
Red RocketDirector
6.8
2021
Red RocketWriter
6.8
2021
Red RocketProducer
6.8
2019
1.0
2019
1.0
1.0
2019
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of GoreCamera Operator
1.0
2019
ColoursExecutive Producer
6.1
2019
ColoursAssistant Director
6.1
2017
The Florida ProjectWriter
7.4
2017
The Florida ProjectDirector
7.4
2017
The Florida ProjectEditor
7.4
2017
The Florida ProjectProducer
7.4
2015
TangerineDirector
6.9
2015
TangerineWriter
6.9
2015
TangerineCasting
6.9
2015
TangerineEditor
6.9
2015
TangerineDirector of Photography
6.9
2015
TangerineProducer
6.9
2015
TangerineCamera Operator
6.9
2015
TangerineCasting Director
6.9
2012
StarletDirector
6.8
2012
StarletWriter
6.8
2012
StarletEditor
6.8
2012
StarletCamera Operator
6.8
2012
StarletProducer
6.8
2010
Prince of BroadwayDirector
6.7
2010
Prince of BroadwayWriter
6.7
2010
Prince of BroadwayDirector of Photography
6.7
2010
Prince of BroadwayEditor
6.7
2010
Prince of BroadwayProducer
6.7
2008
Take OutDirector
7.0
2008
Take OutWriter
7.0
2008
Take OutEditor
7.0
2008
Take OutProducer
7.0
2008
Take OutDirector of Photography
7.0
2008
Take OutSound
7.0
2002
StalkerEditor
2000
Four Letter WordsDirector
5.1
2000
Four Letter WordsWriter
5.1
2000
Four Letter WordsEditor
5.1
2000
Hi-FiDirector
6.1
2000
Hi-FiWriter
6.1
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Ti Amo!Director
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Ti Amo!Writer
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Ti Amo!Producer
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Ti Amo!Editor
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Ti Amo!Casting