CODE OF CONDUCT

Lone Star Film Society Film Education Programs
 

For Student Participants
 

The Lone Star Film Society 501(c)(3) is committed to providing a collaborative, creative, and respectful learning environment across all of its film education programs. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Lone Star Film Festival Summer Film Camp

• Shorts That Get Made: Short Film Screenwriting Lab

• Any additional workshops, labs, camps, or educational programs presented by the Lone Star Film Society (collectively referred to as “Film Society Programs”).

All participants are expected to contribute to a safe, inclusive, and productive experience for fellow students, instructors, staff, volunteers, and guests.

By participating in any Film Society Program, attendees agree to follow the guidelines below.

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Respect & Behavior

• Attendees will treat fellow participants, instructors, staff, volunteers, and guests with respect and consideration at all times.

• Discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, or exclusion based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, or cultural background will not be tolerated.

• Profanity, inappropriate jokes, threats, or offensive language are prohibited.

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Personal Boundaries & Safety

• Attendees must respect personal boundaries. Unwanted physical contact of any kind is not permitted.

• Participants have the right to say “no” and are expected to respect others’ right to do the same.

• Romantic or sexual behavior is not appropriate during Film Society Program activities.

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Conduct During Program Activities

• Attendees are expected to follow instructions from instructors and staff at all times.

• Film equipment must be used responsibly and only with instructor or staff approval.

• Disruptive behavior that interferes with learning, production, or group collaboration is not permitted.

• Participants may not leave program premises or designated activity locations without permission from staff, when applicable.

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Substance-Free Environment

• The possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or controlled substances is strictly prohibited during Film Society Programs.

• Smoking, vaping, or the use of tobacco products is prohibited during program hours and on program premises.

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Technology & Social Media

• Phones and personal devices may be restricted during instructional, workshop, or production time.

• Participants may not privately message or interact with instructors, staff, or volunteers through social media outside of approved program communication channels.

• Respectful and appropriate online behavior is expected in all Film Society Program–related communication and content sharing.

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Property & Facilities

• Attendees are expected to respect facilities, equipment, and personal property belonging to the Lone Star Film Society, partner venues, and others.

• Damage to or theft of property may result in financial responsibility and disciplinary action.

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Reporting Concerns

• Attendees are encouraged to report any behavior that makes them feel unsafe or uncomfortable to an instructor, staff member, or program administrator immediately.

• All reports will be taken seriously and addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.

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Disciplinary Action
Failure to follow this Code of Conduct may result in one or more of the following actions, depending on severity:

• Verbal warning

• Parent/guardian notification (if applicable)

• Removal from specific activities

• Dismissal from the Film Society Program without refund

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Acknowledgment
Participation in any Lone Star Film Society Film Education Program indicates agreement to comply with this Code of Conduct and all applicable program policies.