Age Certificates
What Is The Role of The BBFC And Why Are They important To The Film Industry?
The role of the BBFC is to check over films to see if they are appropriate for the age rate it applys to. If not, then they will either ban the film from showing in cinemas or they will censor or cut particular scenes. The BBFC are very important to the film industry because films cant be shown in the UK without being checked by the BBFC (British Board Of Film Classification).
Different Age Certificates?
U - Suitable for all audiences aged 4 years and over. Set in a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
PG - General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. PG films shouldn't disturb a child ages around eight years and over.
12 - These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12.
12A - Exists only for cinema films. Noone younger than 12 can watch this unless accompanied by a supervised adult. An adult may take a younger child if they feel the film is suitable.
15 - Content may have some controversial elements to it, but on the whole, there shouldn't be any discrimination, drugs may be touched upon, but not promoted, violence can be displayed but cannot dwell on injury and pain. May be use of bad language but only when appropriate.
18 - The BBFC's guidelines concerns will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. Sexual activity and bad language can be permitted. Violent or dangerous acts are allowed, illegal drugs, erotic behvaiour, sexual violence, and others.
12A rating - Spiderman Case!
12A rating started because of the film spiderman. There was scenes and certain parts of the film which was inappropriate for a 12 rating. But, the comics from marvel where being read by eight years old. So the BBFC decided to make a new rating of 12A so younger children could watch it supervised by an adult.
Thrillers And Their Ratings?
Thrillers tend to get either a 15 or an 18 because of the language and behaviour used throughout the films. But, thrillers like the excorcist where banned for 20 years by the BBFC because of the religious side of the film. Certain scenes in the thriller was mocking religious views and religious audiences could find some of the content in the thriller offensive towards them and their religion.
Age Certificate For My Thriller?
My thrillers age certificate will be a 15 because it isnt going to be too gruesome or inappropriate for someone who is 15 or over. My thriller will be psychological, so not too gruesome or offensive.
Conclusion; What Have I Learnt About Certificates And What Do I Need To Consider For My Thriller?
I have learnt that in the film industry, the ratings of films are very strict due to some incidents that have happened, for example the james bulger case. So, they study carefully into what needs to banned, cut and censored in films so it protects all types of audiences. In my thriller i will consider how far i will go with the amount of inappropriate behaviour i will put in my own thriller, due to being offensive towards audiences.
The role of the BBFC is to check over films to see if they are appropriate for the age rate it applys to. If not, then they will either ban the film from showing in cinemas or they will censor or cut particular scenes. The BBFC are very important to the film industry because films cant be shown in the UK without being checked by the BBFC (British Board Of Film Classification).
Different Age Certificates?
U - Suitable for all audiences aged 4 years and over. Set in a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
PG - General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. PG films shouldn't disturb a child ages around eight years and over.
12 - These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12.
12A - Exists only for cinema films. Noone younger than 12 can watch this unless accompanied by a supervised adult. An adult may take a younger child if they feel the film is suitable.
15 - Content may have some controversial elements to it, but on the whole, there shouldn't be any discrimination, drugs may be touched upon, but not promoted, violence can be displayed but cannot dwell on injury and pain. May be use of bad language but only when appropriate.
18 - The BBFC's guidelines concerns will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. Sexual activity and bad language can be permitted. Violent or dangerous acts are allowed, illegal drugs, erotic behvaiour, sexual violence, and others.
12A rating - Spiderman Case!
12A rating started because of the film spiderman. There was scenes and certain parts of the film which was inappropriate for a 12 rating. But, the comics from marvel where being read by eight years old. So the BBFC decided to make a new rating of 12A so younger children could watch it supervised by an adult.
Thrillers And Their Ratings?
Thrillers tend to get either a 15 or an 18 because of the language and behaviour used throughout the films. But, thrillers like the excorcist where banned for 20 years by the BBFC because of the religious side of the film. Certain scenes in the thriller was mocking religious views and religious audiences could find some of the content in the thriller offensive towards them and their religion.
Age Certificate For My Thriller?
My thrillers age certificate will be a 15 because it isnt going to be too gruesome or inappropriate for someone who is 15 or over. My thriller will be psychological, so not too gruesome or offensive.
Conclusion; What Have I Learnt About Certificates And What Do I Need To Consider For My Thriller?
I have learnt that in the film industry, the ratings of films are very strict due to some incidents that have happened, for example the james bulger case. So, they study carefully into what needs to banned, cut and censored in films so it protects all types of audiences. In my thriller i will consider how far i will go with the amount of inappropriate behaviour i will put in my own thriller, due to being offensive towards audiences.
Each age certificate discussed and defined. The BBFC and their role in the industry also discussed well. Thriller specific information also included which is good.
ReplyDeleteTo improve;
-think about generally some of the content and characters used in thriller that give them a 15 or 18 rating
-logo of the BBFC
-provide films for each age certificate
-what is your opinion on age rating?