AS Level Media Studies

1. BBFC CERTIFICATION
Simran Kabotra

2. BBFC CERTIFICATION
The British Board of Film Classification is an independent body that was set up
by the film industry to categorise cinema films as age appropriate to which
there are seven classifications to class the films into: U, PG, 12A, 12, 18 and
R18. Cinema releases are classified by at least two examiners who follow
specific guidelines which include whether the film is in breach of the law;
whether the film suggests immoral and desensitising views; whether the
film conducts, in any way, cruelty to animals; whether the film condones
drug taking/violence etc. Our film would be rated a 15 certification as it will
show scenes of strong violence, language and threat; portraying scenes
with dark, unsettling tones which would disturb younger viewers. However,
our film will not be rated an 18 certification as the film does not include
frequent strong language, strong use of blood and gore nor extremely
strong violence that are portrayed in great detail.

3. 15 CERTIFICATE
In order to be classified as a 15 certificate, the work must not support
language or behaviour that conveys ideas of discrimination. Also, drugs
shown within the film cannot be seen to encourage drug use or misuse.
Sadistic or sexualised threats are not endorsed however, strong threat or
danger can be shown within a 15 rated film. The amount of threat and
what it consists of is constricted for this age classification as imitable
behaviour such as, hanging, suicide or self-harming could influence
younger viewers if demonstrated in detail. Violence induced may be strong
as well although strong gory images are likely to be unaccepted. The
language within the film may have regular use of strong language though;
stronger expressions need to be justified by the context. Sexual activity
may be indicated without strong detail and references to sexual behaviour
may be permitted whereas nudity can be shown but not in great detail.