Age Classification

We have been looking at what age classification our film should be. It is a good idea to decide before we start filming, as this will determine what we suggest and how explicit the contents is. As some of our group will not yet be 18 when we start filming, technically we cannot make an 18 rated film, as they would then not be allowed to see the footage. According to the BBFC website, an 18 rated film can contain:

•   very strong violence
•   frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***') and / or very strong language (e.g. ‘c***’)
•   strong portrayals of sexual activity
•   scenes of sexual violence
•   strong horror
•   strong blood and gore
•   real sex (in some circumstances)
•   discriminatory language and behaviour

Our film will not have explicit sexual content in it, nor will it include discriminatory language and behavior. Although heavily suggested, our film will also not include strong violence. 

We have decided that our film should be rated as a 15, which can contain:

•   strong violence
•  frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***').
•   portrayals of sexual activity
•   strong verbal references to sex
•   sexual nudity
•   brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence
•   discriminatory language or behaviour
•   drug taking

This classification will allow us to have more leeway in what we product than, say, a 12. Our film will also contain references to violence, and the threat of violence is present throughout. It may also contain strong language. Therefore, 15 is the most appropriate classification for our film.