Directing
Neelsen Bugayong
Born 2004-05-22 · 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.
Acting credits
NRA young man navigates the trials and tribulations afflicting his life.
The Fuckup
2025
Set somewhen around Valentines day, Sucker-Punch is a noir-comedy starring candy-themed private eye Pez Incognito. Hired by Sophia Mafia, a mob boss' daughter, to investigate the murder of her situationship. Incognito faces the sweet and sour of romance in a world of eccentric criminals, gangsters, and murder.
Sucker-Punch
2026
NRWhile 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.
The Idiot Magician
2025
NRCop 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.
To Your Grave
2026
NRThe 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.
Le Magicien Idiot Part Deux
2025
NRSomething's going down at the Ham Shack Bar...
Nightly Jazz Fiasco
2019
NRSomething's going down at the Ham Shack Bar...
Nightly Jazz Fiasco
2019
Behind the camera
Set somewhen around Valentines day, Sucker-Punch is a noir-comedy starring candy-themed private eye Pez Incognito. Hired by Sophia Mafia, a mob boss' daughter, to investigate the murder of her situationship. Incognito faces the sweet and sour of romance in a world of eccentric criminals, gangsters, and murder.
Sucker-Punch
2026
Set somewhen around Valentines day, Sucker-Punch is a noir-comedy starring candy-themed private eye Pez Incognito. Hired by Sophia Mafia, a mob boss' daughter, to investigate the murder of her situationship. Incognito faces the sweet and sour of romance in a world of eccentric criminals, gangsters, and murder.
Sucker-Punch
2026
Two down-on-their-luck outlaws wander out into the cold Alberta winter, betting it all on something they believe will change their luck for the better.
Lucky Shot
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Two down-on-their-luck outlaws wander out into the cold Alberta winter, betting it all on something they believe will change their luck for the better.
Lucky Shot
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NRJulie and Paris are going for a date, when Paris's buddy Romano stumbles in with sinister intentions...
Seeing Double
2024
NRJulie and Paris are going for a date, when Paris's buddy Romano stumbles in with sinister intentions...
Seeing Double
2024
NRSomething's going down at the Ham Shack Bar...
Nightly Jazz Fiasco
2019
NRSomething's going down at the Ham Shack Bar...
Nightly Jazz Fiasco
2019