Code of Ethics

Bali International Film Festival, also known as Balinale, is a film and cultural event held annually on the island of Bali, Indonesia.

Our main objective is to present a program of bold, intelligent and creatively stimulating cinema that brings together filmmakers with people from everywhere to celebrate storytelling from Indonesia and worldwide.

An important part of the festival’s commitment is to develop initiatives that engage the local community and inspire the next generation of creatives.

Balinale’s core values are guided by excellence; creativity; equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). To achieve this objective, our relationships shall be motivated by the highest ideals of fair play and respect. The festival takes care to minimize its impact on the natural environment or cause harm to the local area through its activities, particularly in protected areas of religious, cultural, or historical significance.

The laws of the Republic of Indonesia govern the festival and how we conduct business.

We shall, in our covenant with the public, establish a foundation of truth and integrity in all words and deeds.
We shall deem as unethical the use of misleading statements in all publicity and advertising media.
Balinale is dedicated to providing a professional, enjoyable, respectful and harassment-free experience for all attendees. We do not condone discrimination, sexism or verbal abuse or other forms of intimidation shall be prohibited or behavior that is degrading to another person or group.
No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed to our committee, staff, volunteers, or interns.
Balinale reserves the right to revoke the badge, ticket or access of any attendee violating this policy without notice or refund.
Balinale reserves the right to revoke the badge of any volunteer and/or intern violating the festival’s practices and policy without notice.
Balinale does not include in the program pornographic or sensitive material that could be deemed provocative.
Balinale respects the copyright of the selected as well as the submitted films.
Balinale is committed to ensuring that all goods and services supplied are produced and delivered under conditions that do not involve the abuse or exploitation of any persons, have the least negative impact on the environment and produce a positive effect on equality and fairness.
Balinale is committed to lawful and ethical behavior in all of its activities and requires its employees to conduct themselves in a manner that complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Anyone involved with the festival are expected to conduct their relationships with each other, the festival, and outside organizations or businesses with objectivity and honesty.
Balinale will conduct its business in good faith, acting with integrity and honesty, being fair and respectful to colleagues and partners, being good stewards of the festival’s assets, and holding one another accountable.

The festival will report to the authorities any form of stalking, threatening behavior, or any other activities that violate privacy, harm individuals, or go against legal and ethical standards.
Management will address any concern regarding the propriety or legality of any action contemplated or taken by any employee, or associate, contractor, fundraiser, vendor, as the action relates to festival activities, or in compliance with law or appropriate ethical standards, until matters are satisfactorily resolved.
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance in identifying and handling potential and actual conflicts of interest involving the festival.
Balinale employees may not receive or offer gifts, entertainment or anything else of significant value (e.g. financial payments, awards, loans, services, fees, etc.) for the purpose of influencing the action of the festival or of the recipient.
Employees are prohibited from accepting commissions, gifts, or favors from vendors, suppliers, and associates outside of normal business practices that promote the festival’s legitimate business interests. Normal business practices include, meetings over meals, corporate items given to participants in meetings and conferences, or token hosting gifts that are of nominal and reasonable value.
No official festival guest is to be solicited in any way.
Balinale will give written approval and co-sign together all contracts/agreements with a sponsor, supplier or supporter. Any contract negotiated without the written approval of the festival is not valid.
All information received by a volunteer/intern, employee, fundraiser, associates, and committee members will be held in strict confidence unless and until such time Balinale specifically consents in writing to the disclosure of said confidential information or such information in general.