Stories from Southwest NSW
Bulfin Film Productions tells heartfelt, independent stories set in Southwest New South Wales. Founded by Mitchell Bulfin, an Australian director, producer, and writer from regional NSW and a graduate of SAE University College Sydney (Bachelor of Film Production), his work explores regional Australia, culture, and relationships. Films include Suddenly I See, Fighting Demons, and Everything is Temporary. We Have Until August will be available on Vimeo from August 30, 2026. Magnets enters production in June 2026 as the next independent short film from Bulfin Film Productions.
Release Schedule:
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We Have Until August (IFFM365 Official Selection)
Bulfin Film Productions
Streaming from: 15 June 2026 (for 1 month)
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 365, Australia
Available via the IFFM Melbourne App
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/iffm-melbourne/id1257837218
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We Have Until August (Festival Cut)
Bulfin Film Productions
Vimeo Release: 30 August 2026
https://bulfinfilmproductions.vhx.tv
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We Have Until August (Festival Cut)
Bulfin Film Productions
YouTube Release: 30 August 2027
https://youtu.be/kWxDPm-C4AQ?si=wllY81gerj4j_DJ4
Magnets (2026)
PG
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.
No matter the size of your contribution, every donor will be credited in the official film credits and receive a free ticket to any screenings of Magnets. Your support is a part of the story.
We Have Until August (2025)
27/09/25 Letterboxd Average Rating: 4.94 / 5
PG
Romance, Drama
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.
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, Australia
• 19 Dec 2025: (Best Short Film) Finalist - Spring Time International Film Festival, Kolkata, India
• 2 Jan 2026: (Best Short Film) Award-Winner - Elegant International Film Festival, Tapaste: The Spanish Cafe & Restaurant, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• 15 Mar 2026: (Official Selection) - Bollywood & Hollywood Film Festival Australia, Rydges Parramatta, Rosehill, Australia
• 4 Jun 2026: FADE IN, Soultrap Bar, Surry Hills, Australia
• 2 Jul 2026: Kino Western Sydney #16 - Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE), ParramattaDigital
• 17 Nov 2025: (Official Selection) - Filmmaker Sessions Volume 11, Pinewood Studios, United Kingdom
• 10 Jan 2026: (Best Short Film) Award-Winner - Celluloid Dreams International Film Festival, India
• 17 Jan 2026: (Best Short Film) Finalist - Global Visionaries Film Festival, Singapore
• 6 Apr 2026: (Best Actor - Lead) Award-Winner - Kyoto Cinematica Film Festival, Japan
• 15 Jun 2026: (Official Selection) - IFFM365 - Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 365, Australia
• 30 Aug 2026: We Have Until August - Vimeo
• 30 Aug 2027: We Have Until August - YouTube
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: AustraliaOur short film Everything is Temporary is officially available on Blu-ray.Available at:
Radio Free Alice
134A Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Hum On King
271 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
Red Eye Records
143 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
TITLE Store
501 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
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: 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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Since 2018, Bulfin Film Productions has been shaped by a growing network of recurring collaborators who have returned across multiple productions. Actor Nate Wall has appeared in Everything is Temporary (2022), We Have Until August (2025) and Magnets (2026), while Dylan Bokaris has played a key role in the post-production of Fighting Demons (2021), Everything is Temporary (2022), We Have Until August (2025) and Magnets (2026), contributing across editing, sound and post-production departments.Connor O’Shea has also been a long-time collaborator, contributing as a behind-the-scenes photographer, poster photographer and Director of Photography across productions including Everything is Temporary (2022), We Have Until August (2025) and Magnets (2026). Other recurring collaborators include Mary Harb, Joshua Summers, Alexander Tyson, Tom Paino, Bee Hambilton, Joe Devjak, Dylan Robertson, Yue Li, Lisa Wright, Asher Bulfin, Charles Gabor, Corinne Guillaume, Hamish Alleyn, Harrison Knowles and Riley Fruend, whose continued support, creativity and dedication have helped shape Bulfin Film Productions across multiple projects over the years.