This is the creed ht.live works by, and it is mine too.

What we believe

• Storytelling is sacred work.
• Every person is owed dignity and respect.
• Maintaining integrity and welcoming scrutiny take precedence over reputation and optics.
• Practicing etiquette and compassion is required when speaking honestly or seeking accountability.
• If the work is important and indispensable, then we do the work deliberately and urgently. If not, we do not commit ourselves or others to it.

Where we draw lines

ht.live will not support any production or brand that:

• glorifies the use of guns, gun culture, or gun violence;
• normalises sex work or human trafficking;
• normalises illicit substance misuse, including both legal and illegal drugs;
• aims to demonise any culture or identity group;
• fails to responsibly depict sensitive subjects such as mental health and suicide.

With room for only a handful of productions at a time, ht.live focuses on work that fits these values and boundaries, while strongly believing in freedom of expression.