Born and raised in Gloucestershire, Mitchell was an art scholar and made films all throughout his childhood. Mitchell was recognised for his directorial merit by the Royal Television Society in 2018.

Mitchell has spent years working in the commercial world as a Director, Director of Photography and VFX artist in London. He has established himself as a creative force having worked with a number of cultural institutions and artists such as the Royal Opera House, the Emmy Award-winning BalletBoyz, and esteemed artists Antoine Wagner and Peter Burke.

The Can marks his first feature film as a writer and director.

Commercial clients include Chivas, Juice Burst, World Vision, Naughty Dog, Superdrug, TCL, Vero and more.