Policies

Cinema St. Louis (CSL) is committed to maintaining an environment that is accessible, positive, entertaining, safe, respectful, and free of harassment and discrimination. This Code of Conduct Policy applies to everyone at the Hi-Pointe Theatre, the Backlot Theatre, fest venues, and participants in CSL’s social media channels (please refer to CSL’s social media policy). We reserve the right to remove or ban any person who does not adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Application

This policy applies to:

Board of Directors

Employees

Contracted staff

Interns and Volunteers 

Filmmakers

Theater patrons

Donors

Press

Vendors

Students

General Guidelines

All persons listed above are expected to:

  • Be polite, kind, inclusive, courteous, and respectful toward one another and to the audience members/visitors to the Hi-Pointe Theatre, the Backlot, and fest venues. All of those affiliated with CSL are ambassadors in the community and behavior must reflect such.
  • Refrain from using inappropriate or offensive language while at CSL events and venues. 
  • Be respectful of CSL’s premises and property (and any spaces and property CSL may use). Please help to keep the Hi-Pointe Theatre and the Backlot appearance clean, tidy, and professional.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

CSL is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination, victimization, harassment, and bullying. This Code of Conduct sets out the behavior that CSL expects from Board members, staff, volunteers, filmmakers, patrons, donors, vendors, and other representatives.

CSL aims to ensure that all affiliated with CSL receive equal treatment irrespective of:

  • Gender (including gender identity)
  • Marital or civil partnership status
  • Sexual orientation
  • Race, skin color, ethnic, or national origins
  • Religious beliefs
  • Pregnancy
  • Disability

Harassment

Although safety can be different for each individual related to personal preferences or expressed identities, CSL defines it to mean an environment that is free of harassment and discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender performance, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, class, age, or ability. Harassment, threatening behavior, and violence will absolutely not be tolerated.

Drug-Free Environment

Cinema St. Louis, the Hi-Pointe Theatre, the Backlot, and fest venues are substance-free environments. Drugs and alcohol are prohibited on CSL property and at events. Consumption, distribution, possession, or use of controlled substances at a CSL venue or event is a violation of this policy and those in violation will be asked to leave the event or premises and/or asked not to return, depending on the severity of the situation.

CSL’s Commitment to Accessibility

In addition to creating a space free from harassment and drugs, CSL also strives to create an accessible experience for attendees to the Hi-Pointe Theatre, the Backlot, and fest venues.

  • Low, discounted, and free tickets for film screenings and festivals throughout the year
  • Affordable concession prices
  • ADA accommodations for access to venues, restrooms, seating, and assistive devices for those who are hearing and visually impaired

Quality Entertainment

Help Cinema St. Louis preserve the art of community film presentation. When attending a CSL film screening, fest, or event, please refrain from:

  • Phone use (calls, texting)
  • Silence smart devices
  • Talking
  • Blocking aisles or the views for those behind you
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