The entry deadline is fast approaching for teams wanting to take up the Surrey Little Theatre’s 50-hour film challenge.

The second annual contest will see teams of filmmakers heading out over Thanksgiving weekend to make a movie.

Last year, teams from Langley, Surrey, North Van and Port Coquitlam took part.

Organizers Brigitte and Tyler Seib expect some of those teams to return for this year’s contest.

The event is similar to 48-hour film challenges, with two extra hours tacked onto the filmmaking time – a nod to Surrey Little Theatre’s 50 years of performing live theatre (1959-2009).

Teams have until Friday, Oct. 2 to meet the early bird deadline (for a reduced entry fee) and must sign up by Tuesday, Oct. 6. For rules and registration, see www.surreylittletheatre.com.

The 50-hour film challenge starts Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Surrey Little Theatre.

Armed with video cameras and a randomly-selected “inspiration package,” teams will then write, shoot and edit a five-minute film by Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.

Entrants compete for a cash prize for best film, plus other prizes.

The films will be screened for the public the following weekend on Oct. 17. Tickets are limited.

go to infinity – and beyond

The Surrey Art Gallery explores the ultimate abstraction – infinity – in its latest exhibit, Infinite Egress.

The show, which opens Sept. 26 and runs to Dec. 13, features works by contemporary artists David Dyment and Roula Partheniou, Babak Golkar, Robert Kleyn, Lucy Pullen and Robert Smithson.

Their artwork examines the concept of the infinite, considered by many to be the ultimate abstraction, through various forms: fashion, entertainment, optics and constructed space.

The show runs with concurrent exhibits Ryojji Ikeda: data.tron/data.scan, Optic Ear and Arcade: Kwantlen Fine Arts Faculty.

The Gallery is located at 13750 88 Ave. Admission by donation. Phone 604-501-5566 for information and operating hours.

Murrayville makes its debut

It’s a true stage debut for the Murrayville Performers.

The acting troup is about to raise the curtain on its very first production – an evening of entertainment that blends acting and music.

First up is A Simple Diagnosis, a one-act comedy written by Ron May, who also joins the cast, along with Diane Gendron, Kate (Cuvelier) Major, Dan Tribe, and Sherry Baker.

The second half of the evening features musical performances by Ron May and Diane Gendron.

The production runs Oct. 2 and 3 at the Seniors Resource Centre at 20605 51B Ave., Langley.

Tickets are $12 and they’re available at www.vtixonline.com or by calling Kate at 604-514-0942.