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. Our latest, We Have Until August, is currently screening in cinemas this September and October: buy tickets below.


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, Australia
Theatrical 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, Australia
Digital 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

The original motion picture soundtrack for We Have Until August by S. M. Bolster is officially out now.
Listen to it on Spotify below.


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, Australia
Theatrical Limited
SOLD OUT • 01 Sep 2022: Palace Verona Cinema, Paddington, Australia
Digital 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, Australia
Digital Release
• 10 Dec 2021: Australia
Filmmaker 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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