
Mitchell Bulfin
Directing
Biography
Mitchell Bulfin (born 16 September 2001) is an Australian director, producer, and writer from regional New South Wales. A graduate of Chevalier College in Burradoo and SAE University College Sydney with a Bachelor of Film (Production), his work focuses on emotionally driven stories centred around regional Australia, cultural identity, and relationships.
Known For

Late one night two waiters in a bar wait for their last customer, an old man who has recently attempted suicide, to leave. Loneliness begins to creep in as the night progresses into the small hours.
A Clean, Well-Lighted Place

A man from the Southwest of New South Wales and a woman from India, form a deep bond over three and a half years while living in Sydney’s Inner West. But as her departure in August 2026 nears, their final week together is filled with laughter, nostalgia, and the painful uncertainty of whether this is the end or just another chapter in their story.
We Have Until August

One night in Bankstown, a suburb in Sydney’s south-west, a man from the Southern Highlands and a woman from Leiyang, China, miss their train and decide to stay out. Beneath the stars, something gentle begins to grow. Told through a present-day frame, the film looks back on a single night that changed everything.
Magnets

Two teens, one from the Wollondilly Shire on the southwest fringe of Greater Sydney and the other from the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, form a suicide pact as they embark on a dark journey. When their past reappears, will they take the chance at happiness or turn their backs on it?
Everything is Temporary

A mixed martial arts documentary following Lachlan Stitt (Amateur MMA Record: 3-1-0) as he trains for the Beast Welterweight Title at Beast Championship 7: Samurai. This short film delves into the psyche of an amateur fighter and the challenges he faces leading up to the biggest bout of his career.
Fighting Demons

In a Pill Bottle tells the story of Oliver, a young man who is dealing with depression after the loss of his little brother. When his Partner, Mia leaves in a desperate attempt for him to get help, Oliver goes into a downward spiral that may be the end of his relationship and ultimately himself.