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Praise for Ivana's work: ""This is my bible. I don’t leave home without it.""—Eva Mendes ""Ivana Chubbuck is the premier acting coach of the twenty-first century.... Ivana’s innovative methods of teaching both complement and rival those methods of the great teachers of the past.... Under Ivana’s tutelage, the course of my career and depth of my work have changed dramatically.""—Halle Berry “Ivana taught me how to take my emotions and take everything that has happened in my life, and use it to make me an effective actor.”—Charlize Theron “Judd Apatow introduced me to Ivana [for the movie Funny People] and I’ve worked with her on every role since.”—Aubrey Plaza “Ivana’s gifts as a teacher help me do this. She has deepened me not just as an artist but also as a person.”—Judith Light “Ivana has taught me that a character's intentions are best revealed within behavior, that behavior can contain the layers and richness of their pain. desperation. and need. Because, words can lie, behavior tells the truth.""—Travis Fimmel “Ivana has given me a practical set of tools, not only to troubleshoot problematic scenes, but to help my actors prepare for their roles.” —David Ayer, director of Training Day and Suicide Squad ""The Chubbuck Technique taught me that acting isn't just about what I feel, but about channeling the energy of those feelings to drive me forward actively and effectively on the path to achieving my character's OBJECTIVES in a way that is both impactful and empowering."" —Kat Graham

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Ivana Chubbuck created the widely adopted Chubbuck Technique, an acting method taught in universities and in officially accredited Chubbuck Technique studios all over the world. Ivana’s students have gone on to win major awards Including Oscars, Emmys and Tonys. The Power of the Actor has been translated into over 20 different languages. Through her technique, Ivana’s mission is to facilitate Empowerment Through the Arts. She lives in Los Angeles, where she runs the Ivana Chubbuck Studio. Her daughter, Claire Chubbuck, an award winning and talented filmmaker and Chubbuck Teacher, is the legacy for furthering Ivana’s mission.

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