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Welcome to HP’s Backstage at Sundance blog. HP returns as a presenting sponsor for the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, and this is your backstage pass to share in the creative passion that makes Sundance so special. From films, stars and directors to the HP technology that drives the festival, visit this blog daily to get the Sundance scoop!
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» Oscar Win for Once's Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

Angela LoSasso
Web Content Manager, Imaging and Printing Group, U.S.

Congratulations to Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova for their Oscar win tonight for Best Song, "Falling Slowly" from the film Once (the 2007 Sundance World Cinema Audience Award winner).

HP has a special place in its heart for Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, as they were gracious enough to give HP a live performance of this Oscar-winning song on a snowy January day during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Take a look and listen.

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 10:12:00 PM
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» And the Winner is…

HP Sundance Team

The results of the 2007 Snapshot Diaries photo contest are in! Our grand prize photographer, and winner of a trip for two to the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, is Renae G., from Dunlap, IA


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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Monday, July 23, 2007 at 10:54:00 AM
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» July Movie Releases

HP Sundance Team

Introducing the Dwights (formerly titled Clubland), Joshua, and Interview all hit theaters this month, and what better way to inspire you to catch a showing than to share the trailers from these three movies?...

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Monday, July 16, 2007 at 1:24:00 PM
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» Listen to Music from Once

Kate Sheofsky
Web Content Manager

Once, this year’s Sundance World Cinema Audience Award winner, was released in select U.S. cities May 16, 2007. This modern musical, directed by Ireland’s John Carney, has been gaining attention around the globe for performances by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova


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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 2:28:00 PM
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» Waitress Coming to a Theater Near You!

Kate Sheofsky
Web Content Manager


Sundance crowd-pleaser Waitress was released in New York and Los Angeles May 2, 2007, and it hits additional screens around the country throughout the month…


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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Friday, May 18, 2007 at 5:22:00 PM
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» Shrek Gets a Special Cannes Screening

Angela LoSasso
Backstage at Sundance Blog Editor
Home and Home Office Web Content Manager

Everyone’s favorite ogre, princess, donkey and sword-wielding cat gets their moment in the sun on Cannes’ famed red carpet as Shrek the Third gets a private screening during the Cannes Film Festival, reports HP’s Jenny Amanquah-Sauter in our Tales from Cannes blog.

HP and Dreamworks have also teamed up for a great opportunity for you to Capture Your Ever After story and get a chance to win cameras, printers, and other great prizes in the HP & Shrek the Third photo contest.


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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 2:00:00 PM
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» HP’s Tales from the Cannes Film Festival!

Angela LoSasso
Backstage at Sundance Blog Editor
Home and Home Office Web Content Manager

Did you know that in addition to Sundance, HP is also the Official Sponsor and ‘Digital Entertainment & Graphic Arts’ Partner at the Cannes Film Festival?

From May 16 through May 27, 2007, the most famous, luxurious, and prestigious film festival in the world celebrates its 60th anniversary unlike any other. And HP is stationed on la croissette to bring you every barrage of flashbulbs as the hottest stars, directors, and producers walk down the red carpet …


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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 10:06:00 AM
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» Fay Grim Debuts Day and Date

Angela LoSasso
Backstage at Sundance Blog Editor
Home and Home Office Web Content Manager

When we interviewed Fay Grim director Hal Hartley in Park City during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, he seemed rather subdued (maybe he was just cold!). Here we are nearly 4 months later, and his film is set to debut in theaters (limited release) and on DVD (day and date) on May 18th

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Monday, May 14, 2007 at 6:23:00 PM
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» Welcome back!

Angela LoSasso
Editor, Backstage at Sundance with HP
Web Content Manager


Photo by Gena Crawford, Marketing Program Manager, © 2007 HP.com
Welcome back!  In the 3.5 months since we left Park City and the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, a lot has transpired – both for the films that made their debut this year and for HP. In the coming weeks and months, we plan to bring you up to speed and keep you plugged in to all things Sundance, right up through the preparation and entire run of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival (where HP will once again be a proud presenting sponsor). Thanks for visiting, and stay tuned!

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Friday, May 11, 2007 at 6:30:00 PM
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» Tips for celebrity sightings at Sundance

Suzy Pollock, Cindy Maestas, Susan Dininni, Ashley Houk
Interactive Marketing Team

Sure, the focus is on the films here at Sundance, but with so many big names converging on this small patch of real estate, the odds are pretty good that you are going to see some famous faces.  The big questions are who and where…?

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 9:43:00 PM
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» Unforeseen: the American dream at what price to the environment?

Wendy Cole
Interactive Marketing Manager, Hewlett-Packard

In our "super-size" culture in America, when is enough, enough? When can we push ourselves away from the proverbial table and say we are satisfied?


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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 9:37:00 PM
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» Jean Louis Restaurant

Rob Wait
Marketing Director, Hewlett-Packard

The perfect dinner to go with the perfect Film Festival should be classy, informal, stylish, friendly and cool … now can we get a table for 25?

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 6:21:00 PM
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» Sundance – A Feast for the Eyes and the Palate

Marlene Berg, Michael Brito, Lisa Dean, Julie Potter
Web Managers

Fabulous Food! The perfect costar for the Sundance Film Festival …

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 5:11:00 PM
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» HP Interviews director and producer of Chapter 27, a film about Mark David Chapman, the man who killed John Lennon.

Matthew Caldwell
Creative Director, HP Newsgram


Photo by Jesse Grant - © WireImage.com

Remember the day the music died? December 8, 1980 - John Lennon was shot and killed outside his home in NYC by Mark David Chapman. The film Chapter 27 takes us into the mind of Mark David Chapman and his three days of dementia in New York City. I met with director Jarrett Schaefer and Producer Bob Salerno and asked them some questions about the film …

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 4:50:00 PM
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» Films: Review of Once, starring Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova

Joanna Sinnwell
Program Manager

There’s nothing like the first time … at Sundance, I mean…

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 4:04:00 PM
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» Films: Hounddog Review

Karen Cage
IPGA Events and Sponsorships Program Manager


Photo by Joy Reyneke - © WireImage.com

 Amidst the controversy of this film, it’s easy to lose the real message.

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 3:54:00 PM
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» A late night with Antonio: Sharing perspectives with a fan

Ashley Houk
Interactive Marketing Manager


Photo by Lalo Yasky - © WireImage.com

After a long week of screenings, events, and a day job, you really have to love films to attend an 11:30 p.m. screening. Hearing about my friend’s experience at a late night show of Summer Rain was quite fun …

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 4:23:00 PM
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» Unzipped: HP’s Day at the Races

Laureen Danieli, George Dedes, Joanna Sinnwell and Kim Thompson
IPGA Marketing

The harness carries us at 50 miles per hour over the 120-meter, Olympic ski jump. Women – and men—screaming like little girls as we zip toward the end of the line.

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 4:11:00 PM
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» Dana Parish and Andrew Hollander give an exclusive performance for Backstage@Sundance with HP

Karen Cage
IPGA Events and Sponsorships Program Manager

Sundance features more than just films. The ASCAP Music Café.....

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 3:39:00 PM
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» 2007 Sundance Film Festival announces Jury and Audience Awards

Angela LoSasso
Home and Home Office Web Content Manager


Photo provided by Sundance Institute

From the Sundance Film Festival Press Office: The jury and audience award winners of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival were announced Saturday at the Festival’s closing Awards Ceremony in Park City, Utah. The films receiving jury awards were selected by distinguished jurors from films screening in the Independent Film Competition and the World Cinema Competition. Awards were given to …

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 1:25:00 PM
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» Like a Celebrity . . . NOT!

Karen Cage
IPGA Events and Sponsorships Program Manager

Tell the truth: You think it’s easy being a model, don’t you?

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at 5:19:00 PM
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» Live duet performance by the stars of the film Once - Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova

Matthew Caldwell
Creative Director, HP Newsgram

[Editor's Note: Since we first filmed the exclusive duet with Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, the film "Once" was recognized with The World Cinema Audience Award: Dramatic at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. If you haven't queued up the duet yet, we strongly encourage you to do so. And when the film hits a theater near you, we suggest you get in line as soon as possible!]

One of the most popular films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival is Once. It’s a unique pseudo-musical story about a Dublin busker (Glen Hansard) and an immigrant Czech rose-peddler (Marketa Irglova) who meet and make beautiful music together.

The two leads of the film, the curly-haired and witty Hansard and the shy yet complex Irglova, are a breed apart because they’re full-time musicians who were asked to star in a feature film.

Be sure to check out their exclusive and powerful performance right here …

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at 10:15:00 AM
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» Q&A: Director Irene Taylor-Brodsky talks with HP about her touching film “Hear and Now.”

Matthew Caldwell
Creative Director, HP Newsgram


Photo by Jeff Vespa - © WireImage.com
What if you lived your entire life without sound? Then suddenly, after 65 years, you are able to hear for the first time. Now that’s something to ponder …
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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at 9:45:00 AM
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» 2007 Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Awards

Susan Getgood
Getgood Marketing

The glitz and glamour, the awards and the distribution deals may capture the headlines, but when it comes right down to it, Sundance is about film. About helping independent filmmakers realize and share their vision with programs and awards like the Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Awards.

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 10:30:00 AM
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» Last chance to win a trip to Sundance: Tell us your story!

Susan Getgood
Getgood Marketing

Hurry! Contest closes this Sunday, January 28th! Enter the Snapshot Diaries contest, tell us a great story and you could win a trip to Sundance next year!

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 10:22:00 AM
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» Sweet Mud – Movie Review

Rob Wait
Marketing Director


Photo by Laura Lamando - © WireImage.comt
Where I come from in Idaho we say, “If it don’t upset the cows, it don’t upset me.” I am now re-thinking the wisdom of this saying

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 6:50:00 PM
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» HP Interviews director and producer of Chasing Ghosts, a film about the 1982 Video Game World Championships

Matthew Caldwell
Creative Director, HP Newsgram


Photo by Matthew Caldwell, HP

Were you alive in the 80’s? Did you play video games? If you’re up for a blast of nostalgia, we’ve got a film for you: Chasing Ghosts

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 10:46:00 AM
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» Hot Ticket: Sundance Celebrates Music & Film

Matthew Caldwell
Creative Director, HP Newsgram


Photo by Joy Reyneke - © WireImage.com
An appreciative crowd packed the Sundance House on Sunday night for Composer’s Night. The focus of the event: music in independent film.

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Posted by Backstage at Sundance on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 10:41:00 AM
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