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

The Idiot Magician

To Your Grave

Nightly Jazz Fiasco

The Fuckup

Le Magicien Idiot Part Deux

All Movies (7)

Sucker-Punch2026 · as The Stranger
To Your Grave2026 · as Lewis Marshall
Le Magicien Idiot Part Deux2025 · as The Idiot Magician
The Idiot Magician2025 · as Le Stupide Magicien
The Fuckup2025 · as Club Manager
Nightly Jazz Fiasco2019 · as Voice of the Monster
Nightly Jazz Fiasco2019 · as The Veteran