Certificate Research

I have had to research certificates as for my film, it will need an age rating. I have used the BBFC website as a source for this research. I will be reading about three certificates, 12/12A, 15 and 18 even though my film will most likely be either a 15 or 18. I will the have to compare the pros and cons of having my film as a 15 or an 18 as whilst I will be able to have more blood, gore, violence etc in an 18, this will cut off a large demographic of people who visit the cinema. 

Guidlines for a 12A film

• Weapons that can be easily available should not be glamorised e.g. attacking someone with a padlock in a sock as in most schools with lockers, this is an easily available weapon.
• Sexual activity must be brief and discreet and references to anything sexual should be within the limits of what a young teenager should be aware of.
• Some nudity is allowed but it should be brief and discreet.
• Some violence is allowed but should not be focused on or be in much detail and they should not highlight blood or injuries but it can be allowed.
• Sexual violence can only be allowed if it is very brief and essential to the plot.
• Dangerous behaviour which could result in death should not be focused on.
• Drug use should not be glamorised.

• Strong language such as 'F**k' but continued or aggressive use is not allowed and 'C**t' may only be used in a certain context.
• Sexual activity is allowed but not in detail and sexual references and behaviour are allowed unless they are too strong.
• Nudity is allowed but is limited when it is in a sexual context.
• Violence is allowed but should not dwell on the pain or injury.
• Strong sadistic violence is generally not acceptable as well as gory images.
• Drug taking can be showed but should not be dwelled upon, encourage or promote drug usage.
• Discriminatory language is allowed but should not endorse this language.
• Dangerous behaviour should not be dwelled upon.
• Easily accessible weapons is acceptable in certain circumstances.

• Discriminatory language is allowed to be the centre of the film and discriminatory behaviour is permitted.
• There is no limit for strong language.
• Sex, nudity and sexual references and behaviour is permitted.
• Drug use is allowed but should not promote it.
• Violence can be shown with strong detail as well as sadistic and sexual violence.
• Material that breaches criminal law or was created through this way is not allowed.
• Explicit sexual activity which cannot be justified by context is not allowed for an 18.