Say it in Russian Wins Silver World Medal in Feature Films from New York Festivals

Beverly Hills, CA (PR WEB)  February 3, 2009 --  Imperia Entertainment, Inc. ‘s (Pink Sheets: IMPN) romantic thriller, ‘Say it in Russian’ has won a Silver World Medal from the New York Festivals 2009 International Film and Video Awards.  Filmed in Paris, Moscow and Los Angeles, with exceptional cinematography and a fully orchestrated original score,  "Say it in Russian" stars Russian actress Agata Gotova, in the lead role of the film as Daria Larina, the daughter of a rich Russian mafia oligarch played by Serbian actor Rade Serbedzija.  Gotova's character falls in love with the American Andrew Lamont, played by actor Steven Brand, but Andrew soon finds on a visit to Moscow that he is involved with a family that is more complicated and dangerous than he ever imagined. The film also stars Academy Award Winner Faye Dunaway, who plays the role of Jacqueline, a Paris socialite who acts as the matchmaker for Andrew and Daria. This marks the seventh time the film has been officially nominated, and the sixth festival award so far for “Say it in Russian.”  The New York Festivals, www.newyorkfestivals.com now entering its 52nd year, recognizes the world’s best work in advertising, broadcasting, film and video .  Imperia Entertainment joins fellow recent winners HBO, NBC, MTV, TBS, National Geographic  and others,  all judged by international juries of leading industry professionals in live and online sessions.  Finalists in preliminary judging rounds contend for Bronze, Silver and Gold medals.  Last month, the film was also officially selected for best picture competition in the 2009 Omaha Film Festival and the 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival.This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Imperia Entertainment, Inc. and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-statements include fluctuation of operating results, the ability to compete successfully and the ability to complete before-mentioned transactions. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results. Imperia Entertainment, Inc.
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