Age Certificate Rating for film Audience

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) set the age ratings for films in Britian. These age ratings are used as guidlines for the films so parents and viewers of films can decide whether the film is ok to view. They also put out small pieces of information about why the film has the rating it does so the decision is easier.

 

U (Universal)

Films which have a Universal rating are suitable for everyone of any age. It is advised and known that only children aged over three to watch these films as it can be difficult to gauge a child's response to something they see. There is little to no violence or threat, and if there is it is handled correctly. Most

of these films are animated and aimed at children.

PG (parental guidance)
PG films are for general viewing. Children of any age can watch PG films without an adults accompaniment, but parental guidance is advised if the child is sensitive. PG is normally aimed at eight years of age or older. These films are designed to portray morality for children.

12
No one under the age of 12 can watch, rent or buy a 12 rated film. These contain elements of danger and violence, these may upset children under the age of 12.

12A
This is gin when the film is only appropriate aged 12 years and older. 12A applies for films in the cinema and no one under the age of twelve can watch these films without being accompanied by an adult.

15
An 15 age rated film means that only people 15 and over can see it at the cinema. No one under the age of 15 may rent or but a 15 rated film. There are usually elements and aspects of violence and danger, and often sexual undertones, although it is not normally graphic. There may also be aspects of drug use and mental instability. To be a 15 it would have to be show the consequence.

18
No one younger than 18 can see an 18 rad film, they also can't rent or buy and 18 rated film. These are considered to be very graphic: only mature audiences may watch these films.


From the mental instability that is shown in our short film is would make it a 165 because it somewhat shows the ending and consequence of these behaviours. Although it will not be to explicit and be more subtle, balancing it back to a 15.