CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY – NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL (NASHFILM)
NashFilm is dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment across all of its various elements including its conferences, events, and online spaces.Everyone has the right to enjoy our programs and activities free of harassment, threats, mistreatment, or discrimination. We reserve the right to revoke access to any of our activities for anyone who does not adhere to the organization’s code of conduct.
These policies apply to all participants in NashFilm organized events or forums including delegates, guests, staff, volunteers, and vendors. Press and other functionaries are held to the same standards.
We are committed to creating conditions for equity. Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
- Bullying, intimidation, stalking, or threats in person or online.
- The use of epithets, slurs, or negative stereotyping.
- Sustained disruption of events.
- Violence or assault of any kind.
- Inappropriate or unwanted physical contact.
- Physical intimidation or blocking.
- Unwelcome sexual attention.
- Non-consensual production or distribution of harassing recordings.
- Comments or actions that minimize a person’s experience, identity, or safety.
Particularly in connection to:
- Race, ethnicity, or national origin.
- Gender identity or expression.
- Sex or sexual orientation.
- Age.
- Disability, neurotypicality, medical condition, or pregnancy.
- Religion.
- Citizenship Status.
- Body size or physical appearance.
- Language proficiency.
How To Report Harassment
If you experience or witness any form of harassment or discrimination, please contact a NashFilm staff member and/or contact us via email at info@nashfilm.org . All complaints will be investigated – please provide detailed information and your contact information.
Any reported allegations of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation will be investigated promptly, thoroughly, and impartially. Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigatory process to the extent consistent with adequate investigation and appropriate corrective action.
Bystander Intervention
NashFilm believes that we are all responsible for preventing discrimination, harassment, and violence. We encourage members of our community and participants in our programs to work collectively to prevent inappropriate and harmful behaviors. Strategies for intervention include disrupting the harassment, asking the harasser to stop, and asking for help. If you, or anyone else, is in danger please seek assistance immediately and contact NashFilm staff.
For questions, general inquiries on this policy please contact us at info@nashfilm.org