The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is a trusted guide to media content. They are a n independent, self-financing and a non-profit media content regulator. The BBFC operate consistent and trusted classification and labelling systems in the UK.
Their missions are to protect the public, especially children, from content which could raise harm. They help parents to make good viewing choices. Respond to and reflect changing social attitudes towards media content through active public consultation and research.
Film Classification
The BBFC examines and age rates films and videos before they are released. This scrutiny prior to release ensures the highest level of protection.
U- Universal: Suitable for all ages. Universal films should be suitable for viewers 4 years old and over. However, it is unpredictable how a child may react to a certain U film.
There is mild sex used like kissing and there is occasional nudity but nothing over the top and no sexual context. Discriminatory language is not acceptable.
PG- Parental Guidance: General viewing, some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. PG films should not unsettle children aged around 8 years or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children. There will be some mild bad language. Violence is used but is very mild. Again nudity is mild but sexual activity may be implied.
12/12A- Films that are classified as 12/12A contain material that are not suitable for viewers below the age of 12. Cinemas will not allow anyone 12 years old or below to watch a film unless they are accompanied by an adult (18 or over). Drugs are not glamorised in 12 ratings. Violence is used but does not go into detail.
15- Nobody below the age of 15 are allowed to watch a 15 rated film. Nor are they allowed to rent or buy DVD's that are of this rating. There may be strong language, very strong language may be permitted, however it depends on the manner it is used. There may be strong threat and horror. Violence is used but does not dwell on pain or injury.
18- The same concept applies for 15 age ratings as they do 18 ratings, nobody below the age of 18 is allowed to watch an 18 rated film in the cinema. No one younger than 18 is allowed to rent or buy and 18 rated film from a shop. Sex and drugs are used in 18 rated films, however they are not in full detail. So the stimulation and arousal of sexual activity is used.
Our Movie
My group horror movie opening will be a rated 15. It will be a 15 because we intend to use mild bad language but the use of strong language will also be used. We will be using horror, because it's a horror movie. There will be no use of threat or violence.
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