BBFC-British Board of Film Classification

Our audience for short film can not be under the age of '12' because of the theme of the motion the 'bbfc' cleary staes there policy on age limits and film i.e for something with explicit sexual material, inapropriate words and discouraging themes they will have the age classification of:

'18': No one under the age of 18 could see this film in cinema or buy and rent it.

As our short film is for educational purposes and would be shown in secondary school and does not have a explicit nature just a unconventional theme we decided it is most suitable to put our film for age '12'. This is the criteria of the 'BBFC' website:

"Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories 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. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.

The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work.

Discrimination-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.

Drugs-Any misuse 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.  Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.

Language-Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’) must be infrequent.

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

Sex-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, 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."