The stage musical will be turned into a feature film with Geoffrey Rush, Ernie Dingo and Missy Higgins to lead the cast who will be directed by Rachel Perkins.
The ACS50 has reportedly been a box office hit even before it opened at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay, Sydney this morning, but people were still pouring in to register.
Dr George Miller and Dean Semler will be amongst top DOPs and filmmakers speaking at the free industry panel sessions at the ACS50.