9. Audience Research - BBFC - 2014 Guidelines

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BBFC - 2014 Guidelines

Film Certification is a film rating system that is designated to classify films with regard to suitability for audiences in terms of issues such as sex, violence, substance abuse, profanity, impudence or other types of mature content.


PG: Parental Guidance

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Children of any age may watch this alone. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

12A: Suitable for persons over the age of 12


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The 12A category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.



15: Suitable for persons aged 15 and older

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No one younger than 15 are authorised watch a 15 rated film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video for example video tape.


18: Suitable for persons aged 18 or older

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No one younger than 18 are authorised to watch an 18 rated film in a cinema. No one younger than 18 may rent or buy an 18 rated video for example DVD.


Conclusion

Our thriller is likely to have a 15 certificate. This allows us to create a thriller with aspects such as swearing and violence. Advantages of having an age 15 certificate is that we can have a larger  and mature audience. A disadvantage is that having an age 15 certificate restricts some of the things we can do and it restricts our audience so cannot have an audience of under 15.

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