About

Ia Wik is a Swedish writer, director, and editor based in Los Angeles, known for her vivid and realistic storytelling. From an early age, she developed a fascination with the complexities of human relationships, drawing inspiration from everyday life to create relatable characters with raw emotional depth, blending humor with heart.

With a background in marketing, Ia has earned recognition for her sharp wit and creativity in social media content, culminating in the prestigious Rising Star of the Year award at the Swedish Content Awards 2023.

Decaf (2026) marks her debut in narrative storytelling as writer, director, and editor. The project was developed during her directing studies at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles in 2025.

Awards

Swedish Content Awards 2023
Rising Star of the Year – Ia Wik (Personal Award)
Winner – Social Media of the Year, OTW + Lidl Sweden
Winner – Retail of the Year, OTW + Lidl Sweden

Content Marketing Awards 2022
Silver – Best Content Team, OTW + Lidl Sweden

Education

Directing Certificate
UCLA Extension, Los Angeles
Full time, April 2024–April 2025

Digital Content Designer
Medieinstitutet, Stockholm
Full time, 2018–2020

Art Direction
Berghs School of Communication, Stockholm
Course, 2016

Internships

Assistant to Directors
Bleck Film, Stockholm
Full time, 2020

Content Creative
Nord DDB, Stockholm
Full time, 2019