Best Editing: Sean Baker wins second Oscar for 'Anora'

By Shreya Mukherjee

Mar 03, 2025

07:33 am

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After bagging his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Anora, Sean Baker made personal history by winning a second award at the 97th Academy Awards.

The American filmmaker won Best Film Editing for the indie hit at the Dolby Theatre on Monday (IST).

Anora defeated The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, and Wicked in this category.

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Sean Baker makes the final cut!
Congratulations on the Oscar for Best Film Editing. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/h8lQa0psSu
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025