Sean Baker's new film, 'Anora,' just won the prestigious Palme d’Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, but it's been a long journey here.
Back in the Golden Age of Hollywood, the major studios had absolute control of the entertainment industry, as a result, the rebels paved their own paths and deviated entirely from the studio system, later on identifying themselves as independent filmmakers and launching a new wave of independent filmmaking.
The 2010s have brought to cinema an almost exponential rise in diversity, renowned directors have released acclaimed opuses, and while the Marvels and Star Wars of the industry have gobbled up studio budgets, independent creators have still been getting it done. Don't listen to the haters--cinema is alive and well.
There are so many things happening around us that could potentially be the next best story ever told, which you could tell, only if you keep a positive mindset and reach for that phone in your pocket. Skeptics would say you're delusional for making such a move, well I'd say, at least you're living the dream.
