BBFC Age Classifications

12/12A films contain material that is not suitable for children under the age of 12; a child under 12 may the view the film if accompanied and given consent by a parent. The following content should be expected for this rating:

- There should be no discriminatory language of behaviour included.
- The misuse of drugs may be included but must not be glamourised or give instructional detail.
- The film should not promote potentially dangerous behaviour for children to copy.
- There should not be any glamorisation of weapons such as knifes.
- There should be no endorsement of anti-social behaviour.
- There may be moderate language, some strong language is permitted within context, and as long as it is justifiable.
- There may be nudity, however it must be discreet and brief in a sexual context.
- Sexual activity may be discreetly portrayed, moderate sex references are permitted.
- There may be moderate physical ad psychological threat and horror sequences, although some scenes may be disturbing, the overall tone should not be.
- There may be moderate violence however it should not be detailed with no emphasis on injuries or blood, however occasional gory moments may be permitted if justifiable.
- Sexual violence may only be implied and must be justified.

15 films contain material that is only suitable for those aged 15 or over. The following content should be expected for this rating:

- The work as a whole should not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour, although there ay be racist, homophobic or other discriminatory themes and language.
- The work should not encourage drug misuse although it may be shown. Misuse of easily accessible dangerous substances such aerosols is unlikely to be seen.
- Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self harming) should not be detailed. Factors such as realism, context and setting will be considered when justifying the depiction of weapons.
- There may be strong language, also very strong language may be permitted, depending on context and justification.
- Nudity may be featured with no constraints, however may not be detailed in sexual context.
- Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. Verbal sexual references are acceptable, however the strongest references will not be accepted unless justifiable.
- Strong threat and horror is permitted, however a sustained focus on sadistic or sexual threat is unlikely to be acceptable.
- Violence may be strong but should not emphasise the infliction of pain or injury, meaning the strongest gory images are not likely to be accepted as well as strong sadistic violence.
- There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but its depiction must be discreet and justifiable.

Chosen rating of film to be marketed:

I have chosen to rate the content 15, according to the BBFC Classification guidelines. The reasoning behind this is in regard to the depiction of violence and the explicitness of the language during fight scenes. Although my trailer may not portray the extent of these features, the film to be marketed will. I think that in order to be able to portray the violent fight scenes for maximum impact on the viewer, this rating is essential; especially for helping the viewer to piece together and understand the plot and connect emotionally.