Sean Baker's “Anora” is by wide consensus one of the year’s best films and a best picture contender at the Oscars.

Anora' director Sean Baker breaks down a scene alongside Mikey Madison who stars as Ani in the film. Sean dishes on finding the "most luxurious" mansion via Google Earth, keeping things open-ended for interpretation and so much more.

The filmmaker and star discussed Neon's Cannes winner before sold-out London Film Fest screenings, with Baker sharing how he "got gold" with guerrilla-style filming and how he likes to treat "characters as individuals.

Moviefone speaks with Mikey Madison about 'Anora' and Sean Baker. To have a director like that want to work with me, I've never had that experience before.

Sean Baker’s interest in the lives of sex workers began with his 2012 drama “Starlet.” For that film, set around the adult film world of San Fernando Valley, Baker spent time listening to the stories of sex workers.

What’s better than a standing ovation? How about a room full of dancers and sex workers clacking their heels together? That was the sight before “Scream” actor Mikey Madison when she screened her new movie last month.