Neelsen Bugayong
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.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Voice of the Monster
Something's going down at the Ham Shack Bar...
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as The Veteran
Something's going down at the Ham Shack Bar...
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Club Manager
A young man navigates the trials and tribulations afflicting his life.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Lewis Marshall
Cop turned Private Eye, Rick Slader is given one last chance to come clean before his impending execution. Sean O'Russel, Slader's ex-partner in the LAPD, believes in his innocence and will sacrifice anything to save a doomed friend.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as The Idiot Magician
The now deceased Stupid Magician travels through Heaven and Hell. After making a deal with the Devil, the Magician returns to the world of the living only to encounter an unexpected adversary.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Le Stupide Magicien
While teaching magic to a class of bored, novice wizards, an amateurish, Stupid Magician accidentally kills his teaching assistant. The Magician must use his limited magical might to resurrect his fallen co-worker.