The spotlight will shine on the Averitt Center for the Arts Thursday evening when the Third annual Statesboro Film Festival premieres a dozen locally-produced short films. A reception for filmmakers and the public attending the event begins at 6:15 p.m., with the festival getting underway at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Statesboro Herald and the Averitt Center box office or by calling (912) 212-2787. Complimentary light refreshments and beverages will be served at the reception and Millhouse Steakhouse is catering the intermission for all festival goers to enjoy.