Hi, I'm Igor Riabchuk

From theoretical physics to AI-powered filmmaking — I build the tools that transform how stories get made. Based in Amsterdam, from Ukraine 🇺🇦

The Path

Foundation → Impact → Evolution

How analytical training became creative innovation

2003

Theoretical Physics

Master's degree in physics — trained to see the invisible forces behind things. This foundation shapes everything I build.

2008

VFX Studio

Founded a visual effects studio where art meets engineering. Started turning impossible scripts into reality.

2012

UN Documentary Work

Directed films for UNDP in Afghanistan and Somalia. These stories secured vital funding for nations in crisis.

2015

Training Filmmakers

Taught 150+ filmmakers that every frame must earn its place. Building the next generation of visual storytellers.

2022

Rebuilding in Amsterdam

russia's war forced relocation. Turned upheaval into expansion — new market, same drive.

2024

Virtual Production

Built a VP studio with projectors, DMX control, and Unreal Engine. Making high-end production accessible.

2025

AI Tools for Film

Now leading AI innovation at Filmmore. Building tools that automate the tedious so creators can focus on story.

What I Build

Products shipped, problems solved

Apps I Develop

StreetKast

Casting is broken. I built a platform where anyone can audition from anywhere and get discovered by filmmakers.

FlutterSupabaseCloudflare

BS Films

Award-winning short films, perfectly timed for your commute. No BS, just great cinema that fits your day.

FlutterSupabaseCloudflare

CrewShift

Film crews still use paper timesheets. I built a tool that tracks hours, calculates penalties, and generates invoices automatically.

FlutterSupabase

AI Tools at Filmmore

As Creative Director of AI Technologies, I automate production workflows and build generative AI pipelines

Filmmore Portal

Operations platform: task management, client comms, service ordering, and social media automation.

SvelteSupabasePostiz

Script VFX Breakdown

AI that reads scripts like a VFX supervisor. Fine-tuned models extract every visual effect need from a screenplay.

DockerSGLangQdrantFinetuning

Pre-Edit Tool

Automated first-cut assembly. Analyzes footage, audio, and notes to build initial edits based on learned patterns.

DockerSGLangQdrantFinetuning

What I Do

Three pillars: AI, creative leadership, and shipping products

AI & Production Tech

Leading AI innovation at Filmmore. Building automated editing tools and VFX analysis systems.

Creative Leadership

22 years directing and producing. Trained 150+ filmmakers. Created UN documentary campaigns that secured funding for nations in crisis.

Shipping Products

Solo-built and launched StreetKast, BS Films, CrewShift, plus AI tools at Filmmore. Supabase, SGLang, Qdrant, and fine-tuned ML models.

Years in Production

150+

Filmmakers Trained

Products Shipped (and counting)

Featured Videos

Showcasing creative work and visual storytelling