Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Anthony Maras is a film director, producer, and writer who is known for his work worldwide. Anthony Maras started his career by writing and directing short films. Maras` film The Palace won `Best Short Fiction Film` and `Best Screenplay in a Short Film` at the 2012 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. The Palace also won Best Short Film at a number of other film festivals and awards ceremonies including the 2012 Beverly Hills Film Festival (Best Short Film, Best Director), 2011 Sydney Film Festival (Best Short Fiction Film) and 2011 Melbourne International Film Festival (Best Australian Short Film). Anthony Maras will be seen directing Hotel Mumbai which is a thriller based on true events.