Film Classification

 

 After looking at the criteria posted on the BBFI website, we felt that the classification of 12 fits our film.  Here is the criteria below....... I have highlighted in red the criteria which we felt fitted our film.

"....the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works...may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.
The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films.  No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12.  An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. 
The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work."

Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole.  Aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.
Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamourised or give instructional detail.
Horror - Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained.
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied, or appear pain or harm free.  Easily accessible weapons should not be glamourised.
Moderate language is allowed.  The use of strong language (for example, fuck) must be infrequent.
Nuditiy is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet.
Sexual activity may be brief and discreetly portrayed.  Sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers.  Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.
Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.
Moderate violence is allowed, but should not dwell on detail.  There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context.  Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated, and must have a strong contextual justification.