Stockholm Industry believes in the importance of human connections as these make up the foundation of our film community. Connections that are based on diversity, inclusivity and mutual respect. Everyone attending Stockholm Industry (participants, experts and staff) are requested to sign the CODE OF CONDUCT and have the responsibility to ensure that the industry events are safe and inclusive environments.

BASELINES

Hurtful language, discrimination, harassment and bullying based on one’s identity (whether race, gender, ethnicity, religion, background, sexuality, socio-economic class, disability or age) are not tolerated.

All attendees at the events are to be treated as equal, and no form of favouritism is tolerated.

Participants should avoid relying on stereotypes, prejudices, and assumptions when forming opinions about others.

Foster a collaborative and supportive environment by respecting everyone’s physical and emotional boundaries.

Use inclusive language that respects and acknowledges the diversity of our community. Act with integrity and honesty in all dealings.

Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Maintain a high standard of professionalism in all interactions, and treat people with kindness.

Be mindful of cultural sensitivities and differences in communication styles.

Take responsibility for your actions and decisions.

Learn from mistakes and continuously strive for improvement.

Support a culture of accountability.

VIOLATIONS

Public incitement to violence, hatred or discrimination of an attendee on the grounds of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, background, sexuality, socio-economic class, disability or age.

Insults, jokes, defamation and threats against a workshop attendee on the grounds of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, background, sexuality, socio-economic class, disability or age.

The public expression of anti-semitism, islamophobia, xenophobia and other ideologies that discriminates, claims superiority of and disparages a workshop attendee on the grounds of their religion, race, gender, ethnicity, background, sexuality, socio-economic class, disability or age.

The public dissemination or public distribution, or the production of written derogatory statements about a workshop attendee in documents and online environments (social media channels, such as facebook, and whatsapp groups) on the grounds of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, background, sexuality, socio-economic class, disability or age.

Assault on an event attendee on the grounds of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, background, sexuality, socio-economic class, disability or age.

CONSEQUENCES

Any Stockholm Industry event attendee not respecting the code of conduct can be subject to the internal evaluation process that includes measures such as warnings or sanctions.

Violations of this code of conduct may result in disciplinary action, up to and including legal action, depending on the severity and frequency of the offense.