Nyssa Mitchell is a cinematographer based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia.

With beginnings in painting and photography, Nyssa became drawn to cinematography whilst completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) at the Victorian College of the Arts. She now works as a cinematographer across a multitude of formats including short films, music videos, commercials and documentary. Nyssa recently completed her first feature film, River, and has further long-form narrative projects currently in development.

Nyssa’s work on short films has appeared at festivals both locally and internationally, including Melbourne International Film Festival, Slamdance, Sydney Film Festival, Flickerfest and Aesthetica Short Film Festival. Her 16mm cinematography on Pernell Marsden’s 2024 film The Meaningless Daydreams of Augie & Celeste was praised by the MIFF judging panel, who awarded the film Best Australian Short. 

In February 2025, Nyssa was selected for IF Magazine’s prestigious Rising Talent list.

CONTACT

nyssa.mitchell@gmail.com

+61 410 266 860