Community Guidelines
Last Updated: 20 February 2026
FILMD exists to help film and TV people connect, collaborate, and build real careers. These guidelines set the standard for what belongs on FILMD and how we treat each other.
These guidelines apply across FILMD, including the Community Feed, Spaces, Forums, FILMD Chats, profiles, the Members Map, Direct Messenger, productions, the Screening Room, and jobs.
How these guidelines work
These Community Guidelines form part of your agreement with FILMD under our Terms and Conditions. We may update these guidelines from time to time. If there is a conflict between these guidelines and our Terms, the Terms take priority.
The short version
Be respectful and professional.
Keep it film and TV relevant.
Be honest about who you are and what you’ve done.
Don’t spam, harass, scam, or exploit.
If something feels unsafe or wrong, report it.
1) What FILMD is for
Use FILMD to:Meet collaborators and build relationships.
Share work, ask questions, and learn.
Find and post legitimate opportunities.
Run productions more smoothly.
Build trust through credible profiles and respectful conduct.
Generic marketing blasts, unrelated promotions, or engagement bait.
Harassment, hate, intimidation, or sexual misconduct.
Misrepresenting credits, identity, affiliations, or opportunities.
Scraping members, selling data, or mass spamming DMs.
2) Expected behaviour
Treat people well:Speak to others like you would on a professional set.
Disagree without attacking the person.
Respect boundaries and accept “no” without argument.
Use clear titles, tags, and relevant detail.
Share useful information, not vague hype.
If you’re asking for help, be specific about what you need.
People are busy, freelance, and often under pressure. Keep messages clear, considerate, and to the point.
3) Zero-tolerance content and conduct
We may remove content and restrict accounts for any of the following.
Harassment, hate, and intimidation:Bullying, threats, stalking, intimidation, dogpiling, or targeted abuse.
Hate speech, slurs, or dehumanising language.
Sexual harassment, coercion, or unwanted sexual content.
Credible threats or incitement of violence.
Content encouraging self-harm or suicide.
Grooming, exploitation, or any sexual content involving minors.
Sharing private images without consent or “revenge porn”.
Attempts to coerce people into unsafe situations, including through job offers.
Promoting illegal activity or facilitating wrongdoing.
Sharing stolen materials or pirated content.
Malware, phishing links, or attempts to compromise accounts.
Do not post unverified accusations or defamatory claims about individuals or organisations. If you have a serious complaint, report it to FILMD rather than posting a call-out.
4) Safety, privacy, and personal data
No doxxing or exposure:Do not post or share home addresses, private phone numbers, private emails, or personal IDs.
Do not post private call sheets, schedules, or location details without permission.
Do not share private messages or screenshots without consent, especially to shame someone.
Ask before adding people to group chats.
Don’t pressure people into off-platform contact.
Respect “no” immediately and without argument.
If you’re working on a live production, be mindful of NDAs, embargoes, and confidentiality. Do not post anything that could jeopardise someone’s job, safety, or a production’s release plans.
5) Authenticity and trust
FILMD relies on credible signals, not inflated claims.
Be honest about identity and credits:Use your real name, or a consistent professional name you’re known by.
Don’t impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations.
Credits must be accurate. Label work as “in development” or “unreleased” where relevant.
Purchased endorsements, fake recommendations, or review rings.
Misrepresentation of awards, festival selections, or distribution deals.
Manipulation of reputation signals or discovery through coordinated activity.
6) Spam, promotion, and commercial conduct
FILMD welcomes work and services, but not spam.
Allowed:Sharing your film, trailer, crowdfunding page, or availability in relevant Spaces.
Posting useful resources, breakdowns, or learnings.
Offering legitimate services when it’s genuinely relevant.
Repetitive posting across multiple Spaces with the same message.
Unsolicited promotional DMs or mass outreach.
Affiliate spam, link-shortener spam, or engagement bait.
Off-topic advertising or unrelated content.
If your activity is primarily promotional, we may limit your reach or restrict posting.
7) Jobs and opportunities
Opportunities are a high-trust area. We act quickly on anything exploitative, misleading, or unsafe.
Required standards for job posts:Role, dates, location (or remote), and expected time commitment.
Pay type (paid / expenses only / unpaid) and clear terms.
Who the employer is (individual, production company, organisation).
How to apply and what you need (CV, showreel, availability).
Upfront fees to apply, “pay to be considered”, or paid auditions.
Pyramid schemes or vague “earn from home” roles.
Discriminatory casting or hiring language.
Misleading claims about funding, distribution, or guaranteed outcomes.
Job and casting posts must comply with applicable UK law. We may remove roles that appear discriminatory, unsafe, or coercive.
Unpaid and low-paid work:Student, passion, and micro-budget work exists, but it must be honest. Label it clearly, be specific about what you’re asking, and don’t pressure newcomers with guilt.
8) Screening Room content
The Screening Room is a showcase. Keep it professional and properly cleared.
Rights and permissions:Only upload content you have the rights to share, including music, clips, stills, posters, and performer permissions.
Content warnings:Add warnings where appropriate, including violence, sexual content, self-harm themes, flashing lights, or other sensitive topics.
9) Direct Messenger and contact etiquette
Direct messaging is powerful. Use it responsibly.
Do:Send a concise intro with context (why you’re reaching out).
Keep messages relevant and respectful.
Accept no response as a response.
Spam multiple people with the same pitch.
Repeatedly contact someone after a clear “no”.
Use DMs for harassment, threats, sexual content, or coercion.
10) Platform integrity and misuse
To protect members and the platform, we do not allow:
Scraping, harvesting, bulk exporting, or building datasets from members or content.
Automated activity, bots, or fake accounts.
Attempts to bypass paywalls, feature gates, or security controls.
Attempts to manipulate rankings, visibility, recommendations, or reports.
Creating multiple accounts to evade enforcement.
11) Moderation and enforcement
We moderate to protect members and keep FILMD useful.
We may take action including:Removing content or disabling access to content.
Limiting reach or visibility of posts.
Restricting features (posting, messaging, job posting).
Issuing warnings, suspensions, or permanent bans in serious or repeated cases.
Requiring verification or additional information to continue using certain features.
We may act with or without notice, and may use automated tools to detect abuse. Where appropriate, we may preserve evidence and cooperate with law enforcement.
12) Reporting and support
If you see something that breaches these guidelines, report it.
How to report:Use in-app reporting tools (where available).
Or contact support via FILMD Support.
A link to the content or the user profile.
Screenshots if relevant.
A short description of what happened and when.
If someone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
13) Updates to these guidelines
We may update these guidelines as FILMD grows. The latest version will always be available via the Community Guidelines link inside the product and on the website.