Certificates BBFC

To Chose which rating my film should be giving, I have conducted some research of the guidelines of the BBFC (the organisation who give films certificates).

BBFC

• Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endured by the work as a whole 

• Drugs - Any use of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give instructional detail

• Horror - Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained 

• Imitable behaviour - Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied, or appear pain or harm free

• Language - Moderate language is allowed. The Use of strong language (for example, 'f***) must be infrequent 

• Nudity  is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet

• Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable. 

• Theme - mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers 

• Violence - Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood.

• Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicates, and must have a strong contextual justification

12

• Strong Violence 

• Frequent strong Language (e.g. 'f***').

• Portrayals of sexual activity 

• Strong verbal references of sex

• Sexual Nudity

• Brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references of sexual violence 

• Discriminatory language or behaviour 

• Drug Taking

15

• Very strong Violence 

• Frequent strong language (e.g. 'F***') and/or very strong language (e.g. 'C***')

• Strong portrayals of sexual activities 

• Scene of sexual violence 

• Strong horror 

• Strong blood and gore 

• Real sex (in some circumstances)

• Discriminatory language and behaviour 

18