BUILDING A CREATIVE COMMUNITY
THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT & COMPASSION
Code of Conduct
1. Purpose & Scope
This Code of Conduct outlines the ethical standards, professional expectations, and creative responsibilities required of everyone working under the Cinetorium umbrella. This policy applies to:
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All Cast & Musicians (including independent performers)
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Production Crew (essential technical staff)
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Sub-Contractors (working under deferred or profit-share structures)
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Volunteers & Founder Administration
2. Core Creative Values
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Respect for the Vision: Acknowledge and support the artistic architecture of Cinetorium projects.
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Collaborative Spirit: Foster an open environment that encourages shared independent cinematic development and musical performance.
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Audience Dedication: Maintain absolute professionalism to deliver high-quality, authentic multi-genre entertainment.
3. Workplace, Set & Live Event Behaviour
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Dignity & Respect: Treat all crew members, performers, and public property with courtesy, avoiding any form of harassment or discrimination.
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Punctuality & Reliability: Arrive on time for rehearsals, shoot schedules, live performance sound checks, and consultations.
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Live Event Etiquette: Represent the brand professionally at public events, interactions with venues, and audiences.
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Fit for Duty: Present to sets, studios, and event venues free from the influence of drugs or alcohol that could impair safety or performance.
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Public Relations: Remain polite and accommodating to local councils, residents, and businesses during location shoots.
4. Child Safety & Protection Policy
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Zero Tolerance: Cinetorium holds a zero-tolerance policy for any form of child abuse, exploitation, or inappropriate interaction with minors.
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The Two-Adult Supervision Rule: Under no circumstances shall a single adult be left alone with a minor talent on set, in rehearsals, or within studio facilities. A minimum of two authorised adults must be present with a child at all times to maintain a safe, transparent environment.
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Outside Contact Boundaries: To maintain strict professional boundaries, personnel must have NO direct private contact with minor talent outside of official Cinetorium activities (including personal messaging, private phone calls, or unapproved social media communication). Exceptions apply only where a pre-existing community relationship exists through school or established youth-related activities (including, but not limited to, church networks, local sports clubs, or coaching programs).
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Educational Compliance & Production Scheduling: Cinetorium holds no responsibility for a school-age child truanting or cutting school. Therefore, all standard productions or events involving school-age children must take place strictly on weekends or scheduled school holiday periods. If a production requirement necessitates filming during a scheduled school day, an approved educational tutor MUST be recruited and present on set at all times.
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Statutory Working Hours: Cinetorium acknowledges its strict responsibility to abide by the appropriate legal working hours and rest periods for school-age children as outlined in the Child Safety Act 1999 and regional child employment regulations.
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Open-Door Visibility Policy: All costume fittings, vocal tracking sessions, and dressing rooms involving minors must remain fully visible, accessible, or supervised by multiple approved personnel.
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Compliance: All personnel working alongside cast or crew members under the age of 18 must hold a valid, active Working with Children Check (WWCC / Blue Card).
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Chaperone Requirements: Minor talent must always be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or an approved chaperone while on set or at Cinetorium events.
5. Intellectual Property & Revenue Clause
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Creator Copyright Retention: The original creator retains full foundational copyright ownership over their independent scripts, songs, and designs—just as the founder retains full copyright to 'Aussie Spies' (and related content).
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Commercial Distribution & Promotion Rights: Under a binding contract, Cinetorium reserves the exclusive right to promote, showcase, distribute, and sell all contracted project content across its multimedia framework.
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Revenue Split (Media & Events): Cinetorium receives a 20% commission cut of gross royalties generated from video, record, and live event ticketing revenue, with the contracted creator receiving the remaining 80%.
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Revenue Split (Official Merchandise): For all official brand merchandise sales, Cinetorium receives a 90% royalty cut to cover production and venue overheads, while the contracted artist receives a 10% merchandise royalty cut.
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Media Restrictions: Personnel must not post behind-the-scenes footage, unreleased music snippets, script leaks, or costume designs to public platforms without explicit, written approval from the founder.
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Third-Party Copyright Liability: Personnel must ensure all materials brought into a project hold an authorised license or proof of ownership before use.
6. Financial & Contractual Integrity
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Set Remuneration: Personnel will receive a flat rate of $35.00 per hour for active, logged time spent working on set.
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Travel Compensation: A flat $50.00 travel allowance is payable exclusively to individuals required to drive long distances to designated locations.
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Business Compliance: Personnel must maintain an active Australian Business Number (ABN) or complete a valid ATO Statement by a Supplier form.
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Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding ongoing productions, trade secrets, and financial details.
7. Breach of Conduct Resolution
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Immediate Intervention: Anyone asked to stop unacceptable, unsafe, or non-compliant behaviour must comply immediately.
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Dispute Handling: Conflicting creative parties must engage in fair, neutral conciliation to reach mutually agreeable solutions.
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Disciplinary Actions: Serious breaches may result in contract suspension, legal action for IP leaks, or permanent removal from current and future Cinetorium productions.