Exclusive Inside the Party: 2013 Crystal + Lucy Women in Film Awards

Max Mara executive Nicola Maramotti celebrated Steinfeld (in Max Mara) for her honor as the Women in Film Face of the Future. "It's comforting knowing that I'm surrounded by people I look up to and that I'm inspired by," Steinfeld said. "It's also nerve-wracking because I have looked up to them, and it's kind of a scary feeling to know they're all here!"

Linney (in Max Mara) posed with her Crystal Award for Excellence in Film. "I always liked stylistic comedy," she said when we asked about her personal film tastes. "Strictly Ballroom is up there for me!"

Mad Men's fantastic four stunned on the red carpet in Max Mara, Luisa Beccaria, Mary Katrantzou, and Pucci, respectively. "It's really important for us here in this room to be pushing forward the understanding of women's stories because I think that helps every woman not fall into stereotypes," Pare said before she and her castmates accepted the Lucy Award for Excellence in Television.

The film legends grabbed a drink together, and Coppola (in Valentino) expressed her excitement for the evening. "I am so proud to be included with all the women and George tonight," she said. Lucas received the Norma Zarky Humanitarian Award, while Coppola took home the Dorothy Arzner Directors Award.

"I love strong women, so this is fantastic. I'm encouraged and excited," Elfman said as she posed with Debra Messing (both in Max Mara). "I feel safe, cool, and fun, and I'm just looking forward to it. If you can't feel safe in front of your girls, that there is a problem!"

The actress caught up with Decades boutique owner and Bravo TV personality of Dukes of Melrose Cameron Silver at the cocktail reception. "If I was here as an actress, I'd be terribly shy, but now that I'm doing directing, I'm less shy," McGowan said. "I'm not a good networker. It's so odd. It is easier in this room and it's nice to have a night where women are supporting each women and not where we're pitted against each other."