Anthony Maras is an Australian filmmaker who directed short films such as Azadi (2005), Spike Up (2007), and The Palace (2011), winning awards at the AACTA Awards (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) and numerous international film festivals. His debut feature, Hotel Mumbai (2018), was invited to various festivals including Toronto and Palm Springs, earning critical acclaim and later landing him on Variety’s "10 Directors to Watch." Pressure is his second feature film.
From Busan International Film Festival 2026, No. 31
