Code of Conduct

This gathering is a space for FLINTA* filmmakers to connect, share, and grow. To make this possible, we all agree to show up with care, respect, and accountability.

By attending, you agree to uphold the following:

1. Respect Each Other’s Voices

• Speak from your own experience.
• Let others finish speaking. No interruptions.
• Don’t dominate the space; leave room for all voices to be heard.

2. Critique the Work, Not the Person

• Feedback should be about the story, structure, characters, etc., not the writer’s identity, intentions, or ability.
• Aim to be honest and constructive, never dismissive or condescending.

3. Listen Generously

• Stay present and open, even when you disagree.
• Writers stay silent during feedback to absorb responses without shaping them.
  
• Give space for different interpretations, there is no “right” reading.
  

4. Confidentiality & Consent

• What’s shared in the room stays in the room.
• Scripts are early stage and personal. Do not quote, record, or discuss someone else’s work outside the session unless you have their permission.
• No recording of the reading or feedback sessions (unless explicitly agreed upon in advance).

5. Take Care of the Space & Each Other

• We hold space for vulnerability, awkwardness, and imperfection. It’s part of the process.
• If someone makes a mistake or causes harm, we address it gently but directly.
• If harm is repeated or deliberate, the person may be asked to leave.
  

6. Zero Tolerance for Discrimination

• This is a space by and for FLINTA identifying people (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, agender, asexual, and gender non-conforming individuals).
• We do not tolerate Racism ,Homophobia ,Transphobia, Classism, Ableism, Fatphobia, Sexism, Xenophobia or Any form of harassment or intimidation

If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe at any point, please come speak to the host or facilitator. We are here to support you.