Adam Davenport is an American actor, director, writer, and acting coach, originally from Harvey, Illinois. He holds a degree in Film Studies from Yale University.

 

Over the years, Davenport has built a multifaceted career, working both in front of and behind the camera, and has become especially known for his work in developing acting talent. 

As a director and mentor, Davenport founded The International Acting Studio (TIAS), with branches in Belgrade and Budapest, offering high-level training and helping actors in Europe access tools and techniques common in the U.S. industry.

 

He is certified in the Ivana Chubbuck technique, which he uses in his teaching. On the acting front, he’s appeared in indie films and theatre, and has also worked with known actors and in ensemble casts.

With nearly 20 years of experience in the film and television industry, Ivy is familiar with the entire project lifecycle, from development, financing through production, marketing, and distribution. 

 

As an Assistant Producer and Project Manager, Ivy has provided services such as import of overseas films(buyout), Sino-US co-productions, and export of domestic films for major entities like China Film Group, Huace Media, and Dadi Century (Beijing) Co., Ltd., leveraging her excellent communication and coordination skills in both Chinese and English.

 

Throughout her career, she also has extensive experience in merchandise and events, like collaborating with Wanda Cinema Line to set up Cars 2 merchandise pop-up shops; developing Beginning Of The Great Revival Film merchandise for China Film Group; collaborating with HangZhou ExO Outlets on its 2011 Be Happy! National Day promotion event (themed design featuring Nickelodeon’s SPONGEBOB) , and etc. Ivy is currently based in Shanghai.