Sean Baker Scores Massive Payday for ‘Anora’ Follow-Up at Warner Bros. Label Clockwork: Inside the Deal for “Ti Amo!” (EXCLUSIVE)

Home Film News Apr 20, 2026 4:58pm PT Sean Baker Scores Massive Payday for ‘Anora’ Follow-Up at Warner Bros. Label Clockwork: Inside the Deal for “Ti Amo!” (EXCLUSIVE) By Matt Donnelly, Brent Lang Courtesy Red Sea Film Festival Oscar winner Sean Baker has found an unexpected way to inspire future generations of independent filmmakers — at the bank.  The auteur has secured the first big payday of his career for his follow-up to best picture winner “Anora,” the sex-worker dramedy that made history in 2025 when the Oscars handed Baker four trophies in one night, tying the record set by Walt Disney. Related Stories 'Project Hail Mary' Novel Gets New Deluxe Release Following Blockbuster Adaptation