Neelsen Bugayong
Born: 2004-05-22 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Known For: Directing
Biography
Born in the Philippines on 22 May, 2004, Ziehl "Neelsen" Raqueño Bugayong is an Edmonton, Alberta based artist and Filmmaker with talents specializing in animation, directing, and visual effects. He began showing an interest in filmmaking at 10 years old with stop motion animation. From there, he developed an interest in compositing, editing, and finally directing. He has done visual effects for many pictures, such as the "Pass the Bottle" for The 48 Hour Film Festival in Winnepeg, and the award winning Edmonton 48 Hour Short Film Festival entry, "Through the Little Door" (2025). He has also gained recognition as President of the Animation Club division for the University of Alberta Film Society and is currently the Filmmaking Coordinator. He has also worked as a camera operator and storyboard artist for other films such "Sucker-Punch" (2026) and acted in for 'Le Idiot Magicien' franchise.
Filmography
2026
- Sucker-Punch as The Stranger
- PHREAKOUT! ... (Visual Effects Editor)
- Pass the Bottle ... (VFX Artist)
- To Your Grave as Lewis Marshall
2025
- The Fuckup as Club Manager
- The Idiot Magician as Le Stupide Magicien
- Le Magicien Idiot Part Deux as The Idiot Magician
2024
- Seeing Double ... (Screenplay)
2019
- Nightly Jazz Fiasco as Voice of the Monster