Robert Joseph Banfitch (7 August; 1985; New Brunswick) is an American filmmaker, author, and musician. He attended School of Visual Arts in Manhattan (2003-2007) and currently resides in Los Angeles. He has previously worked for After Dark Films (2007-2009) and Greenpeace (2011-2020). His debut feature “The Outwaters” will be released theatrically in 2023 by Bloody Disgusting and Cinedigm. Has named Terrence Malick, Harmony Korine, Wes Craven, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jane Campion, Pedro Almodovar, Eric Rohmer, Xavier Dolan, Lena Dunham, Ingmar Bergman and Francois Ozon as influences and/or inspirations.