Neelsen Bugayong
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- May 22, 2004
- Birthplace
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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
Lucky Shot TBA
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Seeing Double 2024
Editor, Director, Screenplay
Nightly Jazz Fiasco 2019
as Voice of the Monster, as The Veteran, Screenplay, Director, Music, Visual Effects, Editor, Special Sound Effects
Pass the Bottle 2026
VFX Artist
Sucker-Punch 2026
as The Stranger, Writer, Producer, Cinematography, Editor, Camera Operator, Storyboard Artist, Costume Design, Makeup & Hair
PHREAKOUT! 2026
Visual Effects Editor, Script Consultant
To Your Grave 2026
as Lewis Marshall, Editor, Visual Effects, Assistant Camera, Executive Producer, Makeup & Hair, Costume Coordinator
Le Magicien Idiot Part Deux 2025
as The Idiot Magician, Painter
The Idiot Magician 2025
as Le Stupide Magicien, Assistant Director
The Fuckup 2025
as Club Manager
Credits from TMDB.