I’m Ievgenii Popovichenko, a Ukrainian-born filmmaker, Creative Director and AI Artist living in Dubai. With 15 years in visual storytelling at the crossroads of art and technology, I craft cinematic concepts, direct production, and guide post-production to deliver powerful imagery. I love leading teams, turning bold ideas into memorable visuals, and pushing the boundaries of creativity. I thrive on collaborating with brands and agencies across the MENA region, shaping stories for social, brand, and broadcast platforms. I’m always looking for engaging, stable opportunities to grow organizations while unlocking creative potential and delivering high-quality results.

Ievgenii Popovichenko

I’m Ievgenii Popovichenko, a Ukrainian-born filmmaker, Creative Director and AI Artist living in Dubai. With 15 years in visual storytelling at the crossroads of art and technology, I craft cinematic concepts, direct production, and guide post-production to deliver powerful imagery. I love leading teams, turning bold ideas into memorable visuals, and pushing the boundaries of creativity. I thrive on collaborating with brands and agencies across the MENA region, shaping stories for social, brand, and broadcast platforms. I’m always looking for engaging, stable opportunities to grow organizations while unlocking creative potential and delivering high-quality results.

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I’m Ievgenii Popovichenko, a Ukrainian-born filmmaker, Creative Director and AI Artist living in Dubai. With 15 years in visual storytelling at the crossroads of art and technology, I craft cinematic concepts, direct production, and guide post-production to deliver powerful imagery. I love leading teams, turning bold ideas into memorable visuals, and pushing the boundaries of creativity.

I thrive on collaborating with brands and agencies across the MENA region, shaping stories for social, brand, and broadcast platforms. I’m always looking for engaging, stable opportunities to grow organizations while unlocking creative potential and delivering high-quality results.

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Language

English
Advanced
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

FILMMAKER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR at EVA Real Estate LLC
January 1, 2021 - Present
Mentored the media department to grow their skills and improve quality. Brainstormed ideas with marketing teams, wrote scripts and storyboards. Edited and composed visual effects for movies and brand videos. Coordinated staff on set, managed shooting schedules, and ensured deadlines were met. Managed video teams through all production phases from storyboard to post-production. Led storytelling efforts for branding content and led crew members.
FILMMAKER / STORYTELLER at D3 ART-Production LLC
August 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Mentored cinematic team to develop skills and improve quality. Wrote company rate sheets and contracts, coordinated with top vendors for high-quality production. Directed video productions in studios and on location, collaborated with agencies and crews. Delivered videos throughout production, post-production, and publishing phases. Managed multiple projects meeting client deadlines. Developed procedures for client consultation and sales, and participated in business development.
DIRECTOR / AI ARTIST / FILMMAKER at #VEproduction
March 1, 2011 - Present
Managed video teams from storyboard and script to post-production and delivery. Directed video productions in studio and locations, collaborated with vendors and crews. Mentored cinematic team, handled multiple projects meeting deadlines. Wrote company rate sheets and contracts, coordinated with vendors, developed client consultation and sales procedures. Helped establish #VEproduction and #PowerActionLab brands. Created social networking strategies, operated various digital filming devices. Provided technical consultation on editing platform transitions. Created music videos for artists.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY / FILM EDITOR at 1st AUTOMOTIVE TV
December 31, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Lead editor collaborating with reporters and journalists on story direction. Brainstormed ideas, wrote scripts and storyboards. Worked closely with producers, directors, photographers, and graphics departments to ensure video alignment with scripts and camera direction. Directed industrial, documentary, commercial, and animation projects. Edited and composed visual effects scenes, performed artwork direction. Scheduled filming, collaborated with producers and screenwriters, coordinated staff on set to meet deadlines.
Filmmaker / Storyteller at D3 ART-Production LLC
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Mentored the cinematic team to grow their skill sets and improve overall quality. Wrote company rate sheets, contracts, and coordinated with top industry vendors, ensuring high-quality products and processes for clients. Director of video productions in studio and on locations. Collaborated with preferred vendors, agencies and crews on projects. Delivered numerous videos through all phases of production, post-production and publishing. Led multiple projects, meeting client deadlines. Developed procedures for client consultation, services and sales presentations. Involved in Business Development meetings, developing ideas and strategies for the future.

Education

Bachelor’s degree at National University of Culture and Arts, Ukraine – Kiev University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor’s degree at National University of Culture and Arts, Ukraine – Kiev University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor's degree in Theatre Directing and Performing Arts at National University of Culture and Arts, Kyiv
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Retail, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics