BBFC: The British Board of Film Classification
What do they do?
In order to protect children from unsuitable and even harmful content in films and videos and to give consumers information they might need about a particular film or video before deciding whether or not to view it, the BBFC examines and age rates films and videos before they are released. This independent scrutiny prior to release ensures the highest possible level of protection and empowerment.
In order to protect children from unsuitable and even harmful content in films and videos and to give consumers information they might need about a particular film or video before deciding whether or not to view it, the BBFC examines and age rates films and videos before they are released. This independent scrutiny prior to release ensures the highest possible level of protection and empowerment.
What are the BBFC age ratings?
U- A
U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it
is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at
this lower end of the category range
PG- PG
stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general
viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should
not unsettle a child aged around eight or older.
12A and 12- Films
classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not
generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a
12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
15- No-one
under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated
video. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age
18- Films
rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the
cinema or buy / rent an 18 rated video. No 18 rated works are suitable for
children.
R18- The
R18 category is a special and legally-restricted classification primarily for
explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults.
What factors affect the age rating a film get?
There are many factors that affect the age rating of a film. One of these is how much violence is in the film. Another factor that affects the age rating is how much sexual content is in the film. Foul language and nudity also come into play with affecting the age rating.
There are many factors that affect the age rating of a film. One of these is how much violence is in the film. Another factor that affects the age rating is how much sexual content is in the film. Foul language and nudity also come into play with affecting the age rating.
What age rating would you give your thriller opening and
why?
We would give our thriller a rating of 15. This is because that is within our own age range. Also we understand what works best and what doesn’t work best in our own age range. 15 also seemed an appropriate age range for our thriller as it is going to have the correct amount of content in it that will not be rude or have a lot of violence in it.
We would give our thriller a rating of 15. This is because that is within our own age range. Also we understand what works best and what doesn’t work best in our own age range. 15 also seemed an appropriate age range for our thriller as it is going to have the correct amount of content in it that will not be rude or have a lot of violence in it.
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