British Board Of Film Classification

The British board of film classification (BBFC) is a non- governmental organisation set up in 1912, that is funded by the film industry. The BBFC are responsible for the national classification and censorship of films within the UK. Being approved from the BBFC is a statutory requirement in order to classify videos, DVDs and some video games ever since the video recording act in 1984.

The people that decide the guidelines on the rating of the films are made up by the public, hey decide whether a particular film is either a:

    * U

    * PG

    * 12A

    * 12

    * 15

    * 18

    * 18R

 

There are alterations to the guidelines every four years and repeat the same process by asking the public. Along with the age rating these factors must also be taken into consideration:

    * Discrimination 

    * Drugs 

    * Horror 

    * Imitable behaviour     

    * Language

    * Nudity 

    * Sex

    * Theme 

    * Violence

All these key factors are taken into consideration when deciding if a film is:

U- (universal) All ages admitted, there is
nothing unsuitable for children.
No sex, drugs, nudity, no violent language etc

PG- All ages admitted, but certain scenes may be

unsuitable for young children. May contain mild

language and sex/drugs references. May contain

moderate violence if justified by

context (e.g. fantasy). A PG film should not disturb

a child around the age of 8.

12- The 12 category exists only for video works. No 

one younger than 12 may rent or buy rated video work. 

12 and over works are classified as children aged 12 

and older as categories may upset children under 12 or

 contain material which many parents will find unsuitable.

12A- categories exist only for videos. No one younger than

12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless

accompanied by an adult, and films classified

 '12A' are not recommedned for a child below 12.

Films under this category can contain mature themes,
discrimination, soft drugs, moderate swear words,
infrequent strong language and moderate violence,
sex references and nudity. Sexual activity may be
briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sexual violence
may be implied or briefly indicated.

15- Nobody younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15-rated, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, game, or watch a film in the cinema with this rating.
Films under this category can contain adult themes,
hard drugs, frequent strong language and limited
use of very strong language, strong violence and
strong sex references, and nudity
without graphic detail. Sexual activity may
be portrayed but without any strong detail. Sexual
violence may be shown if discreet and justified by context.



18-Only adults are admitted.
Nobody younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18-rated
VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc or game,
or watch a film in the cinema with this rating. Films under
this category do not have limitation on the bad language
 that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and explicit
sex references along with detailed sexual activity are
also allowed. Scenes of strong real sex context is also common.
Very strong, gory, and/or sadistic violence is usually permitted.
Strong sexual violence is permitted unless it is excessively graphic.





18R- Can only be shown at licensed adult cinemas or sold at licensed sex shops, and only to adults, those aged 18 or over. Films under this category are always hard-core pornography, clear images of sexual activity, explicit images, more cuts are demanded in this category than any other category.

With our sequence we think that our production would be rated a 15 as there will be scenes of violence unsuitable for children under 12, moderately violent language and psychologically disturbing scenes that will upset children under the age of 12.