BFI combats harassment in media

The British Film Institute (BFI) will only fund films, TV shows and other projects if they agree to a series of anti-harassment rules, the charity has said.

The new principles have been developed with organisations within the media industry and will be incorporated in the BFI’s Diversity Standards.

The rules include:

• ‘We will respect each other’s dignity, regardless of the seniority of our role in an organisation.’
• ‘Everyone is responsible for creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace that is positive and supportive.’
• ‘We value inclusivity, appreciate difference, welcome learning from others, and consider people equal without prejudice or favour. We build relationships based on mutual respect. We will all work to give and receive feedback in a constructive way, which we know will improve creativity and productivity.’

Emma Watson, Actor and Activist, highlighted how the culture of the unusual workplace of a film set influences the behaviour of employees.