This code of conduct applies to everyone attending The Overlook Film Festival. This includes, but not limited to, staff, press, filmmakers, vendors, volunteers, party guests and ticket holders at all venues directly or tangentially connected to the event.
Our festival is committed to creating an environment where creative and challenging voices are heard and celebrated. We reserve the right to revoke, without notice or refund, your festival credential or tickets for anyone found in violation of the below.
Out of respect for all guests and staff, you agree to refrain from:
- Fighting, assault, taunting or threatening in any way
- Harassment, discrimination, racism, sexism, ageism or being inconsiderate or vulgar in any way
- Being under the influence of illegal drugs
- Carrying or displaying a weapon of any kind, real or toy
- Indecent exposure
- Using foul/abusive language and/or making obscene gestures
- Use of a recording device, video or audio
- Disrupting a film or event
By attending any festival event you agree to:
- Be kind and courteous to all guests and staff.
- Listen to each other. If you’re asked to stop a harassing or intimidating behavior, stop immediately.
- Consume alcoholic beverages only in a responsible manner.
- Comply with requests from team members.
To ensure a fun and safe festival, please review our COVID-19 policies:
We will be following all local city and state guidelines and monitor the state of variants as we operate a protective environment for all. If you are sick, please stay home.
In addition, please note the current festival protocols, below:
Film events and general activities:
At this juncture, we do not require proof of vaccination or masking. However, due to the nature of an evolving health landscape, the festival reserves the right to add updates and mandates at any time. If you are sick, we kindly ask you to stay home.
Immersive events:
Individual live immersive theater experiences will be designed for safest practices and may also require additional protocols on a case-by-case basis in order to participate. In the event of these cases, individual immersive theater show safety requirements will be clearly marked and consented to before purchase.
Be aware that guidelines can change at any time and the festival reserves the right to add any protocols as determined by crisis, local response and event leadership. We will continue to update this page as necessary, so be sure to return if you have any questions regarding current policy.
Our entire code of conduct comes back to one thing: being kind to one another. We encourage everyone who attends the festival to engage in our very fun, social atmosphere – participate in Q&A’s or live events but always in a polite manner while keeping others boundaries in mind. The safety of our audience, guests and community are always of the utmost concern.
Refund Policy
Violation of this code of conduct or failure to comply with the festival’s safety guidelines, will result in immediate removal without refund.
Contact
If you’re feeling unsafe or have witnessed any violation of this Code of Conduct, please send a formal notice to the festival at info@overlookfilmfest.com.