Film Classification

When looking at our Thriller we also looked at what certificate we would give it if it were to be distributing it to the public and which one we should try and create it around, depending on which one we believe would obtain the correct audiences. I researched into the different classification groups to see what the film must feature to fit into which one - The British Broad of Film Classification has been classifying films since 1912 and offer us the guidelines, showing details of each classification which are; U (universal), PG (parental guidance), 12A (aged twelve accompanied by an adult), 12, 15 and 18.

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/downloads/pub/Guidelines/BBFC%20Classification%20Guidelines%202009.pdf


After exploring these ratings and their boundaries, i feel the 15 classification is the perfect rating for our film. It contains violence and horror, however this is not looked into in enough detail for an 18 certificate to be necessary. I have included the issues below in which would cause our film to fall into this boundary.


Language: There may be evident use of strong language in our thriller, that persons under the age of 15 should not be permitted to hearing. However, language in which would be classed 'extremely strong' will not be used very often, if at all - this may cause the film to be suitable for 18 years and older if this was referenced frequently.

Horror/violence: this has been included, but dwelling on the infliction of pain is not often used. Also, techniques used to harm yourself is unlikely to be acceptable for this audience and therefore should not be made accessible to viewers - this includes things like, hanging yourself or killing using easily accessible weapons such as a kitchen knife.

Nudity and scenes of a sexual nature: this could beneficially be used in our thriller to help convey the love 'del' and her particular boyfriend have for one another before twisting the event, in a sexual context although this must not be of strong detail. There are no constrains on nudity in a educational or none sexual, however it will often remain fairly brief.


Theme: no particular theme is prohibited within the 15 classification as long as they convey with the rules above, allowing our thriller to fit in here and remain a psychological and criminal genre.