In Conversation with Ivana Chubbuck
Ivana Chubbuck is the visionary behind the Chubbuck Technique, revolutionizing acting with psychology-based methods. Her studio offers 16 classes, nurturing actors to make empowered choices. With 35+ years of experience, she has worked with A-list actors like Charlize Theron, Brad Pitt, and Halle Berry, empowering them to deliver authentic performances. Her students have excelled at major awards ceremonies, and her work with Judith Light led to historic Tony wins. Ivana Chubbuck's legacy inspires actors worldwide to tap into their unique voices and create captivating, transformative characters.
MODERATED BY
Timka Grin
Casting director, T.G.Casting / BA
TIME
Saturday, August 12th, 2023
16:00 – 17:00 (CET)
LOCATION
Hotel Europe Atrium
SPEAKER
IVANA CHUBBUCK
Acting teacher, Ivana Chubbuck Studio / US
Ivana Chubbuck
Ivana Chubbuck is the creator of the cutting edge and globally adopted Chubbuck Technique. There are 16 ongoing classes at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio, ranging from introductory to master classes. The Studio focuses on producing and nurturing working actors in a rigorous professional environment. Her mission is to empower students with the tools to become successful and make dynamic, empowered choices in their work. Some of the actors Ivana has worked with during her 35-plus year career include Academy Award winners and nominees: Charlize Theron, Brad Pitt, Sylvester Stallone, Terence Howard, James Franco, Jake Gyllenhaal, Elisabeth Shue, Catherine Keener, Halle Berry, Jon Voight, Djimon Honsou, Jared Leto. Ivana’s students are well represented at the Academy Awards, Emmys, Golden Globes, Tonys, and many other international film, television, and theatre awards. Her work with Judith Light on her Broadway shows garnered Ms. Light two consecutive Tony Award wins, the first time in the history of the Tony Awards that has ever happened.
Timka Grin
Timka Grin had an intense experience of working as a casting director on more than 50 features and short films, many of them awarded. Presently, her experience in TV productions is growing rapidly. Her most valuable lessons came through working with some great directors, just to mention a few: brothers Dardenne, Jean-Luc Godard, Danis Tanovic, Aida Begic, Jasmila Zbanic, Marco Bellocchio, Ursula Meier, Goran Kapetanović and many others. Timka is President of International Casting Directors Association (ICDA); also a member of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), European Film Academy (EFA) and Casting Society of America (CSA).