M.A.C Supports the British Independent Film Awards 2009!

M.A.C Supports the British Independent Film Awards 2009!

LONDON, December 4/PRNewswire/ -- M.A.C Cosmetics, globally the professional artists' brand of choice for film, fashion, television, theatre, music and photography, is proud to be the Official Makeup Sponsor of both The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) & the Best Actress Award. This year the event will be a very special ceremony celebrating the 12th anniversary of the Awards, hosted by James Nesbitt at The Brewery, London on the 6th December 2009.

A full team of M.A.C Senior Artists and the M.A.C Pro Team will be at the ready with their makeup kits and brushes to glam up the nominees, presenters and guests before and during the award ceremony. These include Best Actress Nominee Katie Jarvis (Fish Tank), Rosamund Pike, Best Supporting Actress (An Education) and Eva Green (Presenter).

The nominees for the Best Actress Award (supported by M.A.C Cosmetics for the fourth year) are:

          Abbie Cornish - Bright Star     Carey Mulligan - An Education     Emily Blunt - The Young Victoria     Katie Jarvis - Fish Tank     Sophie Okonedo - Skin  

Since its inception in 1984, M.A.C has supported over 400 Television productions and over 650 Independent and Feature Films including this year's BIFA productions, Fish Tank, Bright Star and An Education.

M.A.C's hot top five products used in the world of Film & TV over the past twelve months for dramatic moments include M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish for a camera flawless look! Hot spot proof M.A.C Blot Film is a favourite for sticky moments and quick as a flash application. M.A.C Fluidline is a must for a smudge-proof look during those tear jerking story lines. M.A.C Prep and Prime calms the skin and evens out flushed skins for those not so innocent encounters and M.A.C Lip Pencil in Spice to provide the ultimate on-screen pout! All any star needs for the perfect look in the first take.

About BIFA

In its celebratory 12th year, the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) has established itself as one of the most important awards ceremonies in the British film industry and is regarded as a kick-off to the Awards Season. BIFA prides itself on providing a platform for up and coming talent and honours the best and brightest industry people, rewarding excellence in independent films. BIFA is also excited to unveil its jury, comprised of professionals and talents from across the British film industry.

Source: M.A.C Cosmetics

For more information please contact: Jane Walsh, UK M.A-. Communications T: +44(0)870-034-6514 / E:jwalsh@mac-cosmetics.co.uk

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Profile: International Entertainment