Hi, I’m Iryna Ustenets Eva, a script doctor and film director with a focus on documentary and narrative cinema. I collaborate with directors and screenwriters to develop story structure, character motivation, and clear concepts for both fiction and documentary projects. Over the years, I’ve consulted on more than 50 projects and help transform complex real-life events into engaging, viewer-friendly narratives. Since 2021 I have been scripting and consulting for short and feature-length films, running workshops like “What Is My Film About?” and teaching screenplay fundamentals. I also develop YouTube content strategy, adapt storytelling to channel tone and audience, and work with AI-generated drafts to deliver production-ready scripts.

Iryna Ustelentseva

Hi, I’m Iryna Ustenets Eva, a script doctor and film director with a focus on documentary and narrative cinema. I collaborate with directors and screenwriters to develop story structure, character motivation, and clear concepts for both fiction and documentary projects. Over the years, I’ve consulted on more than 50 projects and help transform complex real-life events into engaging, viewer-friendly narratives. Since 2021 I have been scripting and consulting for short and feature-length films, running workshops like “What Is My Film About?” and teaching screenplay fundamentals. I also develop YouTube content strategy, adapt storytelling to channel tone and audience, and work with AI-generated drafts to deliver production-ready scripts.

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Hi, I’m Iryna Ustenets Eva, a script doctor and film director with a focus on documentary and narrative cinema. I collaborate with directors and screenwriters to develop story structure, character motivation, and clear concepts for both fiction and documentary projects. Over the years, I’ve consulted on more than 50 projects and help transform complex real-life events into engaging, viewer-friendly narratives.

Since 2021 I have been scripting and consulting for short and feature-length films, running workshops like “What Is My Film About?” and teaching screenplay fundamentals. I also develop YouTube content strategy, adapt storytelling to channel tone and audience, and work with AI-generated drafts to deliver production-ready scripts.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Script Doctor and Consultant at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Script Doctor and consultant for short and feature-length films (fiction, documentary, animation). Lecturer and author of the workshop "What Is My Film About?" for directors and screenwriters. Work with story structure, character motivation, cause-and-effect logic, concept clarity, strengthening weak or confusing narratives.
Assistant Director at Various short films in Mexico
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Assistant Director on short films; Made the Making Of; Directed a short documentary and a short fiction film. Wrote multiple screenplays independently and in co-authorship.
Assistant Director, Script Supervisor, Editor, Casting Manager at Various projects (short films, TV series, TV programs, music videos)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Assistant Director, Script Supervisor, Editor, Casting Manager for short films, TV series, TV programs, and music videos.
Story Development & Consulting for YouTube Projects at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2026 - Present
Story development for YouTube channels: turning complex real-life stories into clear, engaging narratives with strong structure; developing outlines, hooks, escalation, and endings; in-depth analysis and refinement of AI-generated drafts; adapting storytelling style to a channel’s tone, audience, and content goals.
Script Doctor & Consultant for Short and Feature-Length Films at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Script doctoring and consulting for fiction, documentary, and animation; focusing on story logic, structure, character motivation, and concept clarity; creating production-ready, analyzed, and refined scripts; author of the workshop and community “What Is My Film About?” for directors and screenwriters.
Assistant Director; Screenwriter; and Editor on Short Films at Various (Mexico)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Assistant Director on short films; involved in shooting, directing a short documentary and a short fiction film; wrote multiple screenplays independently and in co-authorship.
Programme Manager for Ukrainian Short Film Screenings at Intermezzo; International storytelling festivals (Intermezzo, Korona Karpat) and Ukrainian Screenwriters Guild
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Managed Ukrainian short film screenings in Africa and coordinated involvement with international storytelling festivals.
Assistant Director; Script Supervisor; Editor; Casting Manager at Various
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Worked on short films, TV series, TV programs, and music videos; roles included directing support, script supervision, editing, and casting.

Education

Summer Documentary Film Course at La Fémis, Paris, France
January 1, 2014 - April 30, 2026
Fiction Film Directing at Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television (I. Karpenko-Kary)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Public Finance at Vinnytsia University of Trade and Economics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Finance at Vinnytsia Technical College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Summer Documentary Film Course at La Fémis, Paris, France
July 1, 2014 - May 5, 2026
Fiction Film Directing, graduated with honors at I. K. Karpenko-Kary Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 1, 2014 - May 5, 2026
Public Finance at Vinnytsia University of Trade and Economics
January 1, 2010 - May 5, 2026
Finance at Vinnytsia Technical College
January 1, 2007 - May 5, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services