Core Team
Meet the team behind IAVA


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.