Ellen Barkin and Liv Tyler to Receive The Creative Coalition 2011 Spotlight Initiative Awards

New York, NY (December 23, 2010) –  Acclaimed actresses Ellen Barkin and Liv Tyler will receive The Creative Spotlight Initiative Awards at the annual event slated to be held during the upcoming film festival in Park City, Utah on Monday evening, January 24th.  Ms. Barkin’s film, Another Happy Day, and Ms. Tyler’s film, The Ledge are featured in this year’s festival.  The Creative Coalition is proud and pleased to honor both Ms. Barkin and Ms. Tyler — two of the most influential and talented actresses in independent film today.

Details:

WHAT: THE 2011 CREATIVE COALITION SPOTLIGHT INITIATIVE AWARDS

WHO: Ellen Barkin (Another Happy Day)
Liv Tyler (The Ledge)

WHEN: Monday evening, January 24, 2011
6:30 pm – Press Call
7:00 pm – Cocktail Reception
7:45 pm – Dinner and Awards

WHERE: Tao at The Lift
Main Street
Park City, Utah

ABOUT THE CREATIVE COALITION AND THE SPOTLIGHT INITIATIVE (www.thecreativecoalition.org)
The Creative Coalition is the premiere nonprofit, nonpartisan social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating, mobilizing, and activating its members on issues of public importance, primarily public education, the First Amendment, and arts advocacy. Actors Dana Delany and Tim Daly serve as the organization’s Co-Presidents.

The Spotlight Initiative was launched in 2008 by The Creative Coalition to support independent films with messages that make a positive difference in the world.

*** THIS IS AN INVITATION ONLY EVENT. ALL PRESS MUST BE CREDENTIALED***

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Press Contacts:

Dennis St. Rose
The Creative Coalition
212-512-8570
DStRose@TheCreativeCoalition.org

Tracy Pendleton
FMPR
323-957-2700
Tracy@FMPR.tv