Acting

James Bueno

Born March 19, 2001 (age 25)

James Bueno, a graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Film, specializing in Post-production, attended De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, the premier art school of the Philippines. He believes that films, aside from being a form of entertainment, can also be an amplifier for voiceless people. He has garnered acclaim for his cinematic works, including "Apol," an official selection at the 33rd…

Known For

Gluttony

Gluttony · 2023

A hungry man woke up in the middle of a banquet with people surrounding him, inviting him to eat.

Whatever is Served

Whatever is Served · 2021

Whatever is Served

A short experimental film that shows a man and a woman devouring diverse ranges of bloody clothings.

I Love You 1995

I Love You 1995 · 2023

I Love You 1995

MovieDramaRomance

On a hot afternoon after a long day in school, high schoolers Kenneth and Kiko walk home together and ponder on their futures. Kenneth notices and makes fun of Kiko's odd behavior that day, unsure if he wants to hear the reason behind it.

CITSALP

CITSALP · 2021

MovieAnimationDrama

CITSALP is an animated film based on the negative effects of plastic in our world and the irresponsible consumption and production of plastics.

Apol

MovieDramaComedy

After receiving tons of criticism from netizens for posting an insensitive video online, social media influencer Apol responded by doing a livestream on Facebook to apologize to everyone.

Anya and Roma's Alco-holy Encounter

Anya and Roma's Alco-holy Encounter · 2023

Anya and Roma's Alco-holy Encounter

MovieComedyDrama

After finding out her boyfriend cheated, a young woman met her guardian angel while having a drinking session in the grotto.

Gapos Sa Kadenang Walang Kandado

Gapos Sa Kadenang Walang Kandado · 2022

Gapos Sa Kadenang Walang Kandado

On an ordinary morning, months before the country’s Presidential election, a mother listens to her child’s cassette tapes, audio recordings from years before. As she recounts and reimagines the events that happened during her daughter’s thesis defense while waiting for her daughter’s return.

Sala, Salin-Laway

Sala, Salin-Laway · 2020

Sala, Salin-Laway

Three siblings—the chief, the saintly, and the closeted—are spontaneously reunited by a ridiculously long commercial break.

Filmography

Sort

Gluttony

Gluttony · 2023

A hungry man woke up in the middle of a banquet with people surrounding him, inviting him to eat.

Writer

Whatever is Served

Whatever is Served · 2021

Whatever is Served

A short experimental film that shows a man and a woman devouring diverse ranges of bloody clothings.

Man

I Love You 1995

I Love You 1995 · 2023

I Love You 1995

MovieDramaRomance

On a hot afternoon after a long day in school, high schoolers Kenneth and Kiko walk home together and ponder on their futures. Kenneth notices and makes fun of Kiko's odd behavior that day, unsure if he wants to hear the reason behind it.

Assistant Director

CITSALP

CITSALP · 2021

MovieAnimationDrama

CITSALP is an animated film based on the negative effects of plastic in our world and the irresponsible consumption and production of plastics.

Production Assistant

Apol

MovieDramaComedy

After receiving tons of criticism from netizens for posting an insensitive video online, social media influencer Apol responded by doing a livestream on Facebook to apologize to everyone.

Director of Photography

Anya and Roma's Alco-holy Encounter

Anya and Roma's Alco-holy Encounter · 2023

Anya and Roma's Alco-holy Encounter

MovieComedyDrama

After finding out her boyfriend cheated, a young woman met her guardian angel while having a drinking session in the grotto.

Writer

Gapos Sa Kadenang Walang Kandado

Gapos Sa Kadenang Walang Kandado · 2022

Gapos Sa Kadenang Walang Kandado

On an ordinary morning, months before the country’s Presidential election, a mother listens to her child’s cassette tapes, audio recordings from years before. As she recounts and reimagines the events that happened during her daughter’s thesis defense while waiting for her daughter’s return.

Sala, Salin-Laway

Sala, Salin-Laway · 2020

Sala, Salin-Laway

Three siblings—the chief, the saintly, and the closeted—are spontaneously reunited by a ridiculously long commercial break.

Jekjek

Good Morning, Class!

Good Morning, Class! · 2021

Good Morning, Class!

Our mother is our first teacher, and our teacher is our second mother. Good Morning, Class! is a story of a High School teacher named Camille, who still manages to smile in front of her students despite the struggle she's experiencing to balance her duty in school and at home due to the ongoing effect of the global pandemic.

Editor

P.O.V. (Pepe On Vlog)

P.O.V. (Pepe On Vlog) · 2024

P.O.V. (Pepe On Vlog)

A vlogger wanders the streets of Pasay, looking for willing participants in his ridiculous social experiment.

Writer

moving remnant

moving remnant · 2022

A young ballet dancer from Manila tries to mend his past by auditioning for a crucial competition but gets preoccupied on the day of his performance when a beloved piece of jewelry goes missing.

Art Direction