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

LONDON, December 4 - 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.

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