EVENTS ACCESS DISCLAIMER
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, please respect the following rules and rights:
General Rules
Ticket holders/attendees shall abide by all the rules and regulations of Sioux City International Film Festival (SCIFF) as specified on this site, as modified or supplemented in other documents or communications provided by SCIFF, and as informed and instructed by event and security personnel at any SCIFF events.
Tickets, passes and table purchases are non-refundable. SCIFF will not refund any payments made for any reason, including, but not limited to, failure to use tickets, passes or purchases due to illness, acts of God, travel-related problems, acts of terrorism, loss of employment and/or duplicate purchases. SCIFF will not issue refunds for tickets, passes, table purchases or any other forms of access, goods or privileges, where such access, goods or privileges have been revoked by SCIFF pursuant to its policies.
Ticket holders/attendees must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Events are not rated and viewer discretion is advised.
Ticket holders/attendees may be asked to pass through metal detectors and/or submit to a more extensive search. By seeking entry to an event, ticket holders/attendees consent to such searches and waive any related claims that may arise against SCIFF or its agents. If ticket holders/attendees elect not to consent to such searches, ticket holders/attendees may be denied entry to the event.
Ticket holders/attendees must be seated in the venue at least 5 minutes prior to the event’s scheduled start time, or seat(s) may be forfeited.
Must be 21 or older to attend parties.
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited at SCIFF events, are subject to confiscation and may result in ticket holders’/attendees’ removal from the event:
Weapons of any kind or items that appear to be weapons.
Alcoholic beverages not served by SCIFF, approved vendors or venues, marijuana or any illegal substance.
Audio or video recording devices (except cellular phones for personal use other than audio or video recording, and, in the case of credentialed press only, any device used in the function of reporting). Any attempted use of recording devices may result in your immediate removal from the venue and forfeiture of the device and/or any recordings made on the device, and may subject you to criminal and/or civil liability.
Plastic or paper shopping-type bags, coolers, oversized backpacks or messenger bags, seat cushions, luggage of any kind, briefcases, camera bags or any bag larger than 18” x 6” x 18”.
Other items that SCIFF determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, may be harmful or disruptive to the event or guests.
Prohibited Activities
Guests may be asked to leave an event and vacate the premises for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
Attempted use of audio or video recording devices, or unauthorized photography.
Unruly conduct or disruptive behavior, including use of profane, obscene or abusive language; verbally or physically threatening guests or staff; or participation in a fight.
Use of illegal substances, marijuana, or excessive alcohol or drug use.
Entering or attempting to enter any unauthorized areas, such as backstage areas, talent green rooms or red carpet pathways.
Any action that, in the opinion of SCIFF, in its sole and absolute discretion, places guests in potential or actual danger, or reduces enjoyment of the event.
Guests that are asked to leave an event will not receive a refund and may be subject to arrest or prosecution.
FILM FEST CODE OF CONDUCT
SCIFF is committed to providing thought-provoking and engaging conversations with our filmmakers, guests and audience members.
SCIFF does not tolerate inappropriate behavior of any kind, including but not limited to verbal or written harassment or abuse; using discriminatory language, gestures or actions; or any other targeted comments that may violate local, state or federal laws. We reserve the right to revoke, without notice or refund, tickets or passes to the Sioux City International Film Festival.
Live events may be video recorded by SCIFF. Audio or video recording by anyone other than SCIFF is prohibited. If you choose to participate in a Film Fest Q&A or event, you consent to the use of your comments, name, likeness and/or images in these recordings or for promotional purposes.
Company Rights
SCIFF reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to limit access to and/or participation at its events. Possession of a ticket, pass or invitation does not guarantee event access.
Tickets, passes and invitations are the sole property of SCIFF. Tickets, passes, invitations and any other forms of access or privileges may be cancelled, revoked or refused at any time for any reason, at the sole and absolute discretion of SCIFF. SCIFF will not be in any way liable or responsible to ticket holder/attendee or any other party for any consequences of such cancellation, revocation or refusal, including, without limitation, any penalties, fees, losses or expenses that might result from such cancellation, revocation or refusal. Tickets, passes and invitations are provided to ticket holder/attendee for their personal use only and may not be transferred, sold or bartered to any other person or entity by ticket holder/attendee or any other party, except with the express prior written permission of SCIFF. Any attempted transfer, sale or barter of tickets, passes or invitations in violation of this policy may result in the cancellation or revocation of such tickets, passes or invitations, or any other access or privileges granted to ticket holder/attendee.
By attending or participating in, or attempting to attend or participate in an event, each ticket holder/attendee releases and holds harmless SCIFF, together with its parents, subsidiaries and affiliated companies, successors, sponsors, licensees, subcontractors and assigns, and their respective officers, directors, trustees, employees and agents, from any claims resulting from the ticket holder’s/attendee’s attendance or participation, or the attendance or participation of any guests or companions of the ticket holder/attendee. SCIFF is released of any and all liability for personal injuries (including death) and property loss or damage occasioned by, or in connection with, any activity or accommodations for its events.
By attending or participating in, or attempting to attend or participate in an event, each ticket holder/attendee hereby irrevocably grants permission to SCIFF, its respective associates, alliances, assignees, licensees, sponsors and agents, to photograph, film, videotape and otherwise record user’s attendance and/or performance at the event, without compensation or credit to the ticket holder/attendee, and to telecast, exhibit, sublicense and otherwise utilize the photographs, films, videotapes or other recordings, without compensation or credit to the ticket holder/attendee, in whatever manner SCIFF or its respective associates, alliances, assignees, licensees, sponsors and agents deem appropriate. Such permission shall include the right to appropriate, without compensation to the ticket holder/attendee, the ticket holder’s/attendee’s name, likeness, voice, statements and any other identifying characteristics, for any purpose, including, but not limited to, use in promotional announcements/materials regarding the event and/or as part of SCIFF Archive materials, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised.
SCIFF events, rules and rights are subject to change without notice.
Thank you for your cooperation.
COVID-19
SCIFF is following all lawfully required COVID-19 health and safety protocols from the Iowa Department of Health, Siouxland District Health and/or the CDC.
By attending Festival events, guests are confirming they currently do not have COVID-19 or have not been in close contact (as defined by the CDC) with someone who has COVID-19 within the last 14 days.
Guests are expected to comply with all laws, rules and regulations, as well as any SCIFF and/or venue safety guidelines (not limited to the above), and to act responsibly and sensibly at all times.
VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISORY
Festival screenings do not require MPAA ratings. Some films may include strong images, violence and/or language, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
FILM CONTENT
The views and opinions expressed in the films screening at the festival are those of the filmmakers and/or their producer(s), cast, and crew. They do not reflect the views and opinions of the Siouxland Institute of Film, its sponsors, volunteers, nor the members of its team or board.
EXPLOITATION OF INFORMATION
Despite the care paid to the treatment of information, the Siouxland Institute of Film, declines any and all responsibility concerning errors or omissions relating to the information distributed on this site. The Siouxland Institute of Film cannot be held responsible for either the interpretation of the information contained on this site, or the consequences of their use.