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Sean Baker

American independent filmmaker (Tangerine, The Florida Project, Anora). Won the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2024 for Anora; the film won 5 Academy Awards in 2025 including Best Picture and Best Director.

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April 23, 2026

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Neon's Post-Anora Positioning at Cannes 2026: What Best Picture Buys You at the Bidding Table

Neon arrives at Cannes 2026 carrying the residual brand value of two Best Picture wins in five years (Parasite 2019, Anora 2024). The Tom Quinn-led specialty distributor is using that leverage to shift from broad-slate acquisition to high-conviction, low-volume bidding — and what that means for sellers, competing buyers, and the 2026-2027 awards pipeline.

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