These rules apply to attendees of in-person Dark Scream Film Festival screenings, programs, and associated Festival activities unless different rules are specifically communicated for a particular event.
ARRIVAL
1. Arrive Early
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled program to allow sufficient time for registration, pass collection, identification checks, and seating.
2. Late Entry
Late entry may not be permitted once a screening or program has begun. Admission after the scheduled start time is subject to Festival and venue discretion and may depend on the nature of the program.
FESTIVAL PASSES
3. Physical Passes Are Mandatory
Where physical passes are being used, attendees must carry their physical Festival pass to enter applicable programs.
Physical passes will be available for collection at the venue on Festival event days.
4. Full Festival / Multi-Day Passes
Full Festival and Multi-Day pass holders can collect their physical pass on the first day of their booked registration. The same pass must be retained and used for all applicable booked dates.
5. Keep Your Pass Safe
The pass holder is responsible for keeping the physical pass safe throughout the Festival.
6. No Duplicate Passes
No duplicate or replacement physical passes will be issued if a pass is lost, forgotten, damaged, or misplaced.
Entry may be denied if the required physical pass cannot be produced.
ENTRY & IDENTIFICATION
7. Valid ID Required
Attendees must carry valid identification for verification when requested.
8. Age Restrictions
Attendees must meet the age requirement stated for the applicable Festival program. For an 18+ event, valid age identification may be requested.
9. Security Checks
Security checks, including bag checks and frisking where lawfully conducted, may take place at the venue. Attendees must cooperate with reasonable security procedures.
10. Right to Refuse Entry
Entry may be refused where reasonably necessary because of invalid registration, failure to meet an age restriction, failure to provide required identification or passes, serious misconduct, security concerns, intoxication, possession of prohibited items, or material violation of Festival/venue rules.
INSIDE THE AUDITORIUM
11. Food and Beverages
Outside eatables and beverages are not permitted inside the auditorium unless specifically allowed by the venue or required for a legitimate medical/accessibility need.
12. Recording Is Prohibited
Recording, photographing, reproducing, livestreaming, or otherwise capturing a film being screened is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized.
Mobile phones and other devices should be kept silent during screenings.
13. Audience Conduct
Attendees must avoid disruptive behaviour during screenings and must respect fellow audience members, filmmakers, guests, Festival staff, volunteers, and venue personnel.
Harassment, intimidation, threats, violence, deliberate disruption, or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
14. Restricted Items
Items prohibited inside the venue include, subject to applicable law and venue/security requirements:
- Weapons or firearms;
- Knives or other dangerous sharp objects;
- Fireworks or explosive materials;
- Laser devices;
- Hazardous or dangerous objects;
- Items that venue security reasonably determines pose a safety risk.
Helmets, bottles, musical instruments, or other bulky/restricted objects may also be prohibited inside the auditorium or required to be stored outside where the venue’s safety policy requires it.
ALCOHOL & INTOXICATION
15. Intoxicated Attendees
Individuals who appear materially intoxicated or whose condition or behaviour creates a safety or disruption concern may be denied entry or asked to leave the venue.
PROGRAM CHANGES
16. Schedule Changes
Festival programs, screening orders, films, guests, sessions, venues, or timings may be changed, substituted, postponed, or cancelled because of operational or circumstances beyond the Festival’s reasonable control.
Where practical, the Festival will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant changes.
Cancellation or modification of an individual film, screening, guest appearance, session, or program does not automatically mean the entire Festival has been cancelled.
Please refer to the Festival’s Refund Policy for applicable refund conditions.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS & PARKING
17. Personal Belongings
Attendees are responsible for their own personal belongings. Please keep valuables secure and do not leave belongings unattended.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Festival, FilmyBees Cine Club, venue, sponsors, and partners are not responsible for loss or theft of personal property.
18. Parking
Parking is at the vehicle owner’s/user’s own risk and may be governed by separate venue or parking-provider conditions.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Festival and venue are not responsible for loss or damage to vehicles or belongings left inside vehicles.
SAFETY & RESPONSIBILITY
19. Follow Safety Instructions
Attendees must follow reasonable safety, emergency, security, and evacuation instructions issued by Festival staff, venue representatives, or security personnel.
20. Personal Responsibility
Attendees are expected to exercise reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others.
Nothing in these Audience Rules excludes or restricts any liability or legal right that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
PHOTOGRAPHY & FESTIVAL DOCUMENTATION
21. Event Photography and Video
Official photographers and videographers may document Dark Scream Film Festival.
By entering public Festival areas, attendees acknowledge that they may incidentally appear in Festival photographs or video footage used for Festival documentation, editorial coverage, archives, and promotional purposes, subject to applicable law.
Attendees with a specific concern about being prominently photographed or filmed should speak with Festival staff where practical.
REMOVAL FROM THE EVENT
22. Violation of Festival Rules
Dark Scream Film Festival and the venue reserve the right to require an attendee to leave where reasonably necessary because of serious misconduct, harassment, violence, deliberate disruption, unauthorized recording, possession of prohibited items, material intoxication, safety concerns, or other substantial violation of these rules.
Where removal results from the attendee’s own serious violation of these rules, the ticket/pass will ordinarily not be refunded.
ACCEPTANCE OF RULES
By purchasing or obtaining a ticket/pass and attending Dark Scream Film Festival, attendees agree to comply with these Audience Rules, the Festival’s Terms & Conditions, Refund Policy, applicable venue rules, and lawful instructions from Festival or venue personnel.
For questions regarding tickets, registrations, privacy, refunds, or Festival policies, please contact:
Dark Scream Film Festival
Organized by FilmyBees Cine Club
Email: darkscreamfilmfestival@gmail.com
Website: www.darkscreamfilmfestival.com
The updated version published on this website with a revised “September 26th, 2026” date.