Out of respect for all guests and staff, you agree to refrain from:
- Fighting, physical assault, taunting, or threatening behavior of any kind
- Harassment, discrimination, racism, antisemitism, sexism, ageism, or hateful conduct of any kind
- Targeted harassment or intimidation, including repeated or coordinated behavior directed at an individual or group
- Being under the influence of illegal drugs
- Consuming alcohol not purchased from our venues
- Being in possession of alcohol under the age of 21
- Carrying or displaying a weapon of any kind, real or toy
- Indecent exposure
- Using foul/abusive language and/or making obscene gestures
- Allowing unaccompanied minors under 17 to attend
- Disrupting a film or event in any way, including audio or video recording, cell phone use, lateness, or disruptive behavior of any kind
- Damaging or attempting to vandalize venues, goods or items not your own
By entering our venues, you agree to:
- Be kind and courteous to all guests and staff
- Listen to each other. If you’re asked to stop a behavior, stop immediately
- Limit the size of your bag to not more than 10” x 10”, and to bring in only essential items
- Consume alcoholic beverages only in a responsible manner
- The possibility of being photographed or videoed
- Comply with requests from team members
- Be courteous to venue neighbors when entering and leaving, especially late at night
- Limit movement in and out of your seat during films, limit conversation during a screening and not obstructing the view of other guests
Online, Digital, and Offsite Conduct
This Code of Conduct extends to behavior outside Festival venues, including online activity, social media, websites, messaging platforms, and other public or private forums, when such behavior impacts the Festival, its staff, participants, or community.
The Festival will not tolerate:
- Targeted or inflammatory social media posts directed at Festival staff, volunteers, artists, or participants
- Public or private harassment, bullying, or intimidation, whether direct or implied
- Coordinated efforts to disrupt Festival operations, discredit staff, or incite others to harass Festival representatives
- Threatening language or conduct, including statements intended to provoke or intimidate
Professional and Press Accreditation Conduct
Accreditation is a privilege, not a right. Accredited press, content creators, and industry professionals are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and respectful conduct, both in person and online.
The Festival reserves the right to deny, revoke, or suspend accreditation at any time if an individual’s conduct, in the Festival’s sole discretion, undermines a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. This includes conduct occurring before, during, or after the Festival.
Violation of this Code may result in loss of access, removal from Festival venues, denial of future accreditation, or cancellation of credentials and benefits without refund.
By watching films, seminars, Q&A’s or other virtual content you agree to:
- Abide by all terms and conditions as set by the Festival, Miami Dade College and Homeland Security’s National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
- Refrain from screen shots, video or audio recordings of all materials
- Refrain from sharing your link with any other user or IP address
- Watch all content within the time parameters set
Enforcement
Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in immediate removal from Festival venues, suspension or termination of virtual access, revocation of accreditation, cancellation of membership and associated benefits, and/or denial of future participation, without refund.
The Festival reserves the right to take any action it deems appropriate to address violations and protect the safety and wellbeing of its community.