LOS ANGELES, CA 

- The event will take place on Sunday, January 8 on the Palm Court at the Parker Palm Springs, where

Variety
will present actress Charlize Theron with the Indie Impact Award,
presented by Mercedes-Benz, which celebrates a performer and filmmaker
for her outstanding contributions to the art and business of cinema.

"Charlize

Theron continues to make an impact by committing herself to films that

exemplify the best in independent cinema," stated

Variety Executive
Editor Steven Gaydos.  "She notably won an Academy Award, Golden Globe
Award, SAG Award and Independent Spirit Award for the independent film

'Monster,' and contributed unforgettable...