Research into certificate of film

Classification of our film

What is classification?

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 classification rating we have chosen and why?

As a group, we have decided that the classification age rating for our film will be 15. This means  no-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a ‘15’ rated DVD.  15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age.
The reason we have chosen this classification is because our film will contain:

strong violence

frequent strong language (eg 'f***').

discriminatory language or behaviour

 At 15 there is no upper limit on the number of uses of strong language, Occasionally there may be uses of the strongest terms but it's highly unlikely that they will be used continually throughout the film. At 15, violence may be strong. It should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury, however, and the strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Also, easily accessible weapons may not be glamorised.
Many horror films are rated 15. At 15 there can be strong threat and menace (as long as it is not sadistic or sexualised), although the strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Therefore we will limit the amount of 'gore' shown in our film.
We  should consider the risk of potential harm to impressionable teenagers. For example, dangerous behaviour such as hanging, suicide and self-harming should not dwell on detail which could be copied.