The British board of film classification is a body that is independent from the government which classifies the cinema films and videos according to the content. The BBFC was set up in 1912 although the guidelines in which it follows are updated every four years.
The film certificate 'U' stands for universal which means the films which are awarded this certificate should be suitable for all especially pre-school children. Within the films that are awarded this certificate there should be no use of illegal drugs or any drug misuse, There should also be no discrimination and if there is this should be clearly disapproved of due to the young audience. Also because of the young audience imitable behaviour should be kept moderate such as use of easily accessible weapons, language and behaviour. There should be no horror content and if there is this should be kept to a minimum and have a reassuring outcome so as not to frighten the young and vulnerable audience. Nudity may only be included in the 'U' certificate if there is no sexually explicit intentions. Similarly sex scenes can only include mild references such as kissing. The theme cannot be traumatic for the young audience as they are easily influenced. Also within the film violent scenes must be kept to a minimum and can only be used mildly.
12 and 12A are classified in the same way the only difference being 12A is used in cinemas only. To view a 12A film you must be ages 12 or over or be accompanied by an adult.Discrimination used within 12 and 12A must be justified or condemned. The use of drugs cannot be frequent and or glamorised in any way. Frequent and sustained horror must not be used, however physical and psychological horror may be used in moderation. Dangerous and harmful imitable behaviour must not be glamorised or appear to be harm free as the audience is still impressionable. Bad language can be used but extreme bad language must be used within moderation and be infrequent. Brief and discreet nudity and scenes of a sexual nature may be included however frequent crude references should not be included. Mature themes are permitted although they must still be suitable for young teenagers. Violence with in 12 films is allowed although there should be no emphasis on the detail.
No one under the age of 15 may view a film in the cinema with a certificate of 15 this is due to the content which is deemed unsuitable for children under this age. In these films they may not encourage or promote discriminatory behaviour or language although drug taking may be shown but also can not promote or encourage the use of drugs also within this category drugs which are easily accessible and extremely dangerous is not acceptable. No horror that is deemed to be sadistic or sexualised is permitted in the certificate. Also withing the certificate the films shouldn't focus on detail which is dangerous and could be copied also dangerous weapns shouldn't be glamourised. You may hear frequent use of strong language although the strongest terms may be used if fitting within the context they are used. Nudity is permitted with a sexual nature but only if isn't focused upon, however nudity is permitted with no restraint when used outside of sexual content. Any theme is permitted so long as it is suitable for viewing for all of the 15 year old age group and above. Sexual content maybe accepted as long as it isn't focused upon too much. Violence can be included which is strong although it cannot focus upon injury or the infliction of pain to a great extent.
No one below of the age of 18 can buy or rent an 18 certificated film.
The BBFC's guidelines state that adults should be free to chose their own entertainment, however with the following exceptions, there should be no content which should break the law, may cause harm to any individual, and where there is any explicit images which cannot be justified by the context.
OUR CHILDRENS FILM OPENING SEQUENCE:
We have decided that our children's film opening sequence will be a PG as we feel this will still appeal to the children's age group as the content will still be suitable for them to view, but it also gives us more freedom with what we can include in the opening sequence as it isn't as strict as the U certificate.
Stacey Hubbard
Jack McCurdy
No one under the age of 15 may view a film in the cinema with a certificate of 15 this is due to the content which is deemed unsuitable for children under this age. In these films they may not encourage or promote discriminatory behaviour or language although drug taking may be shown but also can not promote or encourage the use of drugs also within this category drugs which are easily accessible and extremely dangerous is not acceptable. No horror that is deemed to be sadistic or sexualised is permitted in the certificate. Also withing the certificate the films shouldn't focus on detail which is dangerous and could be copied also dangerous weapns shouldn't be glamourised. You may hear frequent use of strong language although the strongest terms may be used if fitting within the context they are used. Nudity is permitted with a sexual nature but only if isn't focused upon, however nudity is permitted with no restraint when used outside of sexual content. Any theme is permitted so long as it is suitable for viewing for all of the 15 year old age group and above. Sexual content maybe accepted as long as it isn't focused upon too much. Violence can be included which is strong although it cannot focus upon injury or the infliction of pain to a great extent.
No one below of the age of 18 can buy or rent an 18 certificated film.
The BBFC's guidelines state that adults should be free to chose their own entertainment, however with the following exceptions, there should be no content which should break the law, may cause harm to any individual, and where there is any explicit images which cannot be justified by the context.
OUR CHILDRENS FILM OPENING SEQUENCE:
We have decided that our children's film opening sequence will be a PG as we feel this will still appeal to the children's age group as the content will still be suitable for them to view, but it also gives us more freedom with what we can include in the opening sequence as it isn't as strict as the U certificate.
Stacey Hubbard
Jack McCurdy
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