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Sean Baker's 'Sandiwara' Blends Film and Fashion in 2026

12/5/2025

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Filmmaker Sean Baker completed a short film titled "Sandiwara," starring Michelle Yeoh, set to premiere in early 2026.
The project was created for fashion house Self-Portrait and shot in Penang, Malaysia.
Han Chong, founder of Self-Portrait, says the collaboration challenges traditional film and fashion and immerses in Malay culture.
Baker recently won five Academy Awards for "Anora" and expressed his passion for independent cinema and gratitude for support.

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Filmmaker Sean Baker completed a short film titled "Sandiwara," starring Michelle Yeoh, set to premiere in early 2026.
The project was created for fashion house Self-Portrait and shot in Penang, Malaysia.
Han Chong, founder of Self-Portrait, says the collaboration challenges traditional film and fashion and immerses in Malay culture.
Baker recently won five Academy Awards for "Anora" and expressed his passion for independent cinema and gratitude for support.