M.A.C Supports the British Independent Film Awards 2010!

LONDON, December 3, 2010 - M.A.C Cosmetics, globally the professional artist's 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) & it's Award for Best Actress. This year the event will be a very
special ceremony celebrating the 13th anniversary of the Awards, hosted by
James Nesbitt at The Old Billingsgate Market, London on the 5th December
2010.

A 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 Andrea Riseborough (Brighton Rock) and Actresses Ruth
Wilson and Emily Beecham.

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

    Manjinder Virk - The Arbor
    Ruth Sheen - Another Year
    Andrea Riseborough - Brighton Rock
    Sally Hawkins - Made In Dagenham
    Carey Mulligan - Never Let Me Go

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 The King's Speech, Made in Dagenham and Brighton
Rock.

M.A.C's hot top five products used in the world of Film & TV
over the last twelve months for dramatic moments include M.A.C Mineralize
Skinfinish and M.A.C Airbrush Foundation for a camera flawless look! Hot
spot proof M.A.C Blot Powder (Pressed) 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 13th 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: Jodi Isaacs, M.A.C Communications Assistant Manager T: +44(0)870-034-6775 / E: jisaacs at mac-cosmetics.co.uk .