Although we are unaware of any prior incidents occurring at Indie Memphis, we want all attendees to know the festival is a safe zone that we are dedicated to create and foster for all festival goers, attendees, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, staff, and filmmakers.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to: offensive verbal or online comments related to gender, gender identity & expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, film viewing choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. In short, DON’T BE A JERK.

Those who are asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If they do not, Indie Memphis Film Festival reserves the right to remove them from the premises and bar them from future events WITHOUT a refund.

If someone engages in harassing behavior, Indie Memphis Film Festival organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the festival with no refund. Harassment claims will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of Indie Memphis Film Festival management and/or security staff.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other questions or concerns, please contact a member of our staff or Board of Directors IMMEDIATELY. Indie Memphis Film Festival staff can be identified by “CREW” lanyards. If you do not see a staff member, please contact Joseph Carr, Co-Executive Director at joseph@indiememphis.org or Alicia George, Co-Executive Director at alicia@indiememphis.org