'Anora' filmmakers highlight independent filmmaking during best picture Oscar speech
The cast and filmmakers of "Anora" took the Oscars stage after winning the coveted award for best picture.
Alex Coco, Samantha Quan and Sean Baker accepted the award on the film's behalf.
Coco encouraged independent filmmakers in his acceptance speech, saying, "We made this movie independently. If you're trying to make independent films, please keep doing it. We need more. This is proof."
Quan, in her acceptance speech, said, "We made this with very little money, but all of our hearts. To all of the dreamers and the young filmmakers out there, tell the stories you want to tell. Tell the stories that move you. I promise you, you will never regret it."
Baker ended the night in saying, "This film was made on the blood, sweat and tears of incredible indie artists -- and long live independent film."
Other films nominated in the category included "The Brutalist," "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave," "Dune: Part Two," "Emilia Pérez," "I'm Still Here," "Nickel Boys," "The Substance" and "Wicked."
Go here for a look at the full list of winners from the 97th Oscars.
