The 2008 Festival got off to a great start last night with ALL TOGETHER NOW, Adrian Wills’ faithful behind-the-scenes story of the unprecedented partnership between The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil, which explores the making of the “LOVE” stage production at the Mirage in Las Vegas.  The film captures the collaborations of Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté, LOVE director Dominique Champagne and producers Sir George Martin and his son Giles Martin as they create an homage to the vision and music of The Beatles.

A vibrant panel discussion followed the film and featured Adrian Wills, LOVE Director Dominic Champagne, Cirque du Soleil Producer Martin Bolduc, Jonathan Clyde from Apple Corps and moderator Bill Flanagan of MTV Networks.  Matt White, singing both original songs and Beatles’ covers, performed at the post-screening gala.