Sean Baker is the director who made history by winning four Oscars for the same film, "Anora." At the 2025 Academy Awards, Baker won Oscars for Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Director, and Best Picture for "Anora," becoming the first person ever to win four Oscars in one year for a single film

. This achievement ties him with Walt Disney, who also won four Oscars in one night in 1953, but Disney's awards were for four different films, whereas Baker's were all for "Anora"

. "Anora" is a poignant drama centered around sex work, and Baker also expressed gratitude to the sex worker community for sharing their stories, which influenced the film

. This was Baker's first Oscar nomination, and he also served as writer, producer, director, and editor of the film

. The film won a total of five Oscars, including Best Actress for Mikey Madison

. Sean Baker's historic wins highlight his unique role in independent filmmaking and his multi-talented contributions to "Anora," marking a significant milestone in Oscar history