Stories from Southwest NSW
Bulfin Film Productions tells bold, heartfelt stories set in Southwest New South Wales, shaped by experiences from around the world. Founded by Mitchell Bulfin, our films like Suddenly I See, Fighting Demons, and Everything is Temporary reflect raw, personal storytelling. We Have Until August has finished its limited screenings and has officially been sent off to film festivals. Magnets is the next film we’re aiming to bring into production in 2026.
Magnets (Coming in 2026)
Romance
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.
We Have Until August (2025)
27/09/25 Letterboxd Average Rating: 4.94 / 5
PG
Romance, Drama
A man from the Southern Highlands of New South Wales and a woman from Punjab, 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.
Premiere
SOLD OUT • 26 Sep 2025: Golden Age Cinema & Bar, Surry Hills, AustraliaTheatrical Limited
SOLD OUT • 9 Oct 2025: Palace Norton Street Cinema, Leichhardt, Australia
• 20 Oct 2025: Wellington, New Zealand
• 25 Oct 2025: Hill Top War Memorial Hall, Hill Top, AustraliaFilmmaker Sessions Volume 11
• 17 Nov – 1 Dec 2025: Pinewood Studios, United KingdomDigital Release
• 30 Aug 2026: Available on YouTube in Australia, Canada (PG), China, Hong Kong (IIB), India (U/A), Malaysia (P13), Nepal, New Zealand (PG), Pakistan, Singapore (PG), South Africa (PG), Taiwan (12+), UK (PG), USA (PG), with subtitles in multiple languages (English, Chinese, Hindi, Malay, Nepali, Urdu, etc.).Physical Release
• 30 Aug 2026: Australia
Everything is Temporary (2022)
27/09/25 Letterboxd Average Rating: 4.5 / 5
M
Romance, Drama
32m
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?
Premiere
SOLD OUT • 22 Jul 2022: Palace Cinema Central, Chippendale, AustraliaTheatrical Limited
SOLD OUT • 01 Sep 2022: Palace Verona Cinema, Paddington, AustraliaDigital Release
• 22 Jul 2024: Available on YouTube and Vimeo in Australia, China, Germany (12), India (U/A 13+), Japan (PG12), Spain (12), Thailand (13), UK (12A), USA (PG-13), with subtitles in multiple languages (English, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese, German, Thai).
(Previously available on Amazon Prime)Physical Release
• 22 Jul 2024: Australia
Fighting Demons (2021)
27/09/25 Letterboxd Average Rating: 4.93 / 5
Documentary, Drama
29m
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.
Premiere
• 25 Nov 2021: SAE University College Sydney, Chippendale, AustraliaDigital Release
• 10 Dec 2021: AustraliaFilmmaker Sessions Volume 11
• 21 Mar 2022: Pinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Suddenly I See (2019)
27/09/25 Letterboxd Average Rating: 5 / 5
Drama
5m
A high school senior from the Southern Highlands in New South Wales, overwhelmed by the weight of his struggles, finds himself on the brink of despair. Revisiting familiar places in his hometown, he confronts his darkest thoughts and discovers hope and support through the unexpected strength of friendship and resilience.
Take1 Film Festival
• 22 Nov 2019: Mandurah, Western Australia
• Awards: Highly Commended ($250)
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