Shared responsibilities for Safer Spaces

Our Films

Our films do not promote negative stereotypes via:

• racist messages,

• sexist messages,

• body shaming. 

• homophobic and transphobic messages.

To clarify: you are welcome to address these topics in your films. Making a film that deals with the topic of hate experienced by a minority is different from making a film with a hateful message.

And: When telling a story about marginalised communities and individuals, please ask yourself: are you in danger of reinforcing harmful stereotypes? Is this your story to tell?

If you are unsure about the content of your film, ask others! We’re here to help each other <3

There’s really only one guideline:

Treat everyone with respect.

This is how you do it:

• Respect everyone's boundaries. Ask before pursuing anything.  No means no.

• Respect people’s pronouns, names and wishes to disclose or not disclose information about themselves.

• Respect people’s religious beliefs and spirituality, or absence of those.

• Making assumptions about people is something that occurs, because we’re humans. But don’t let it affect your behaviour towards others.

• Consider the impact your words and actions have on other people. Consider what you ask from others in eg. shooting situations. Be mindful of others when bringing up possibly triggering topics.

• Safer spaces are created by a constant learning mindset of both organisers and participants. Normalise giving and receiving feedback. 

• Mistakes are bound to happen in any human encounter. Always be ready to set your ego aside, take responsibility and apologise.

• If someone is making you uncomfortable, inform them about it and work together on finding a solution where everyone is comfortable. If you can’t solve it by yourselves, you can always turn to the organisers for help.

• Kino is an event where a lot of shooting & photography happens. If you feel uncomfortable being photographed, you have the right to not be photographed. If someone asks you not to photograph them, stop it.

• We do not tolerate any kind of harassment, discrimination, aggression or violence.

If someone knowingly and repeatedly acts against these guidelines, they will be removed from the event, and the possibility of long-term removal will be taken into consideration.

Questions? Suggestions?

Or something else? Let’s talk! Get in touch through email or a form.