Core Team

Meet the team behind IAVA

Anton Iakovenko — Founder & Creative Director of IAVA Productions

Anton Iakovenko

Founder & Creative Director

Ian Nevda — Videographer & Editor at IAVA Productions

Ian Nevda

Videographer & Editor

“We believe in brands and storytelling — and that they share a common mission of improving people's lives. The strongest brands appeal to people's hearts and make real changes for the better. That's why we make the change.

— Anton Iakovenko, Founder

The Story Behind IAVA

Over the past 7+ years, our team has worked alongside award-winning marketers, learning what actually makes video move the needle for a business. We've filmed across Switzerland, South Korea, the USA, Ireland, the Netherlands, and beyond — and we've worked for brands like BBC, Audible, Olympus, Toyota, Home Depot, Flashfood and so on.

That experience taught us something most production companies miss: a professional-looking video isn't enough. If the message doesn't land, if it doesn't fit your funnel, if it doesn't speak to the right audience — it won't convert. That's why every creative decision we make is grounded in marketing strategy, not just aesthetics.

We handle the full production process — from scripting and pre-production planning (complete with creative vision, references, milestones, and deadlines) to booking locations, talent, and permits. Our editors focus on one project at a time, so nothing gets rushed. And we respond to every message within 24 hours.

The result is video that doesn't just look cinematic — it drives leads, closes sales, and builds brand authority. Every project is guided by Anton's creative direction and executed by a team that shares his obsession with quality and deadlines.

Recognition

Award-winning filmmaking

Before building brands, Anton honed his craft in narrative filmmaking — earning recognition at international film festivals. That creative depth goes into every project we produce.

I See You

2016

De Kino Film Festival

Best Trailer

Reflection

2014

Interfilmfest

Best Short Film

The Last Leaf

2014

Kinokimmeria

Best Short Film — First Place

Monatik — Now

2016

The Next Big Thing

Best Music Videos — Short List

Real Faces

2016

UNICA

Best Work by International Crew — First Place

Illusion

2015

Kinokimmeria

Grand Prix

The Last Leaf

2015

Interfilmfest

Best Short Film

Chapter 30

2016

Interschool

Best Director

What We Believe

Our Values

These aren't words on a wall. They're the principles that shape every project, every conversation, every frame we deliver.

Cinematic Quality, Business Results

Every video we produce is built on a dual foundation: the visual storytelling of filmmaking and the strategic precision of marketing. We never sacrifice one for the other. Every frame is intentional. Every video is designed to move your audience to act.

Radical Honesty

We'll tell you if video isn't the right investment for your stage, or if your budget is better spent differently. We'd rather build a relationship based on trust than close a deal that doesn't serve you.

Relentless Craft

We obsess over the details others overlook — the lighting that sets a mood, the pacing that holds attention, the sound design that draws people in, the story arc that stays with them. Good enough is never enough for us.

Partnership Over Projects

We don't do one-off projects and disappear. We build long-term content partnerships because the best results come from compounding — each video builds on the last, deepening your brand story over time.

Ready to work together?

We'd love to hear about your business and explore how video can drive your growth.