the BBFC

The BBFC and the ratings system

The BBFC are responsible for film classification in the united kingdom, deciding whether or not a film is suitable for release in the united kingdom and who it’s suitable for. The bbfc was set up in 1912 to rate the films coming into the country. Though there have been some controversies regarding films like “the human centipede” and “clockwork orange”.

Ratings

U-universal suitable for all.

PG-parental guidance recommended, meaning that the film is generally suitable but may require parental viewing before showing it to younger children. The film may contain mild fantasy violence.

12-suitable for people age 12 and over only this means the film is not allowed to contain extreme violence or easily imitable behaviour. A 12A is slightly more extreme in that it may only be seen by people 12 and over but adult guidance is recommended.

15-suitable only for those over 15 due to either explicit language, partially graphic violence or un explicit sexual scenes.

18-it is illegal for anyone below 18 years of age to see or buy film even with parental accompaniment. This is because it is allowed to contain explicit violence and scenes of a sexual nature.

I believe that the best certificate for our developing thriller is the 15 certificate as it allows us the moderate violence to make the opening exciting and the dark themes that would allow intrigue. Also I believe it would work best with our in development scripts.