WOMEN IN FILM AND MAX MARA ANNOUNCE KATIE HOLMES AS THE 2011 WOMEN IN FILM
MAX MARA “FACE OF THE FUTURE®”AWARD

Actress Katie Holmes will be the next recipient of the 2011 Women In Film Max Mara “Face of the Future®”Award in recognition of her outstanding acting achievement and embodiment of style and grace. Katie Holmes traveled to Milan, Italy to met the Maramotti family and attended the Fall Winter 2011 Max Mara Fashion Show on Thursday, February 24th.

Katie Holmes is an American Actress who first achieved fame for her role as Joey Potter on Dawson’s Creek.  Her movie roles have ranged from art house films such as The Ice Storm to thrillers such as Abandon to blockbusters such as Batman Begins.  Her upcoming projects include starring roles in The Kennedy’s, The Son of No One, and Jack & Jill.

Max Mara, the premiere collection of the Max Mara Fashion Group, is the epitome of Italian style and luxury; a confident and contemporary collection of tailored silhouettes, sumptuous fabrications and couture details applied to ready-to-wear.  Known for stylish coats, form-skimming separates, sharp suits and elegant accessories, Max Mara, was founded by the late visionary Achille Maramotti in 1951. The collection is now available in 2,250 locations in 105 countries and was the first of 21 collections under the Max Mara umbrella. The company remains privately held and managed by the Maramotti family.

Women In Film is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women achieve their highest potential within the global entertainment, communication and media industries and to preserving the legacy of women within those industries.  Founded in 1973, Women In Film and

its Women In Film Foundation provide for members an extensive network of contacts, educational programs, scholarships, film finishing funds and grants, access to employment opportunities, mentorships and numerous practical services in support of this mission.  For more information about Women In Film and programs, visit www.wif.org

The Women In Film Max Mara “Face of the Future®”Award, inaugurated at Women In Film’s 2006 Crystal + Lucy Awards®, is given to an actress who is experiencing a turning point in her career through her work in the film and television industries and through her contributions to the community at large, in recognition of her outstanding achievements and her embodiment of style and grace. Past recipients have been Zoe Saldana, Elizabeth Banks, Ginnifer Goodwin, Emily Blunt and Maria Bello.