BBFC

BBFC stands for the british board of film classification, the independent regulator of the film and video industry in the UK. This is an independant government body that submits films for classification. All movies are classified on three main criteria, they ae as follows:

1) Is the material in conflict with the law

2) Would the material be harmfull to the age group concerned

3) Is the material unnacceptable to broad public opinion.

The movie certificates are as follows:

This certifies universal which meens suitable for all. A U rated film would not contain anything inappropriate such as explicit content or gory/ scary content. It is suitable for viewing for little children so therefore it would be very innocen viewing, A U is suitable for children over 4, A U film should have a positive moral

PG stands for Parental guidance, films that are certified parental guidance, are fairly innocent, but some have scenes that are unsuitable for the younger audience, hence why they may need parental guidance.


A film rated 12 will contain scenes that are unsuitable for people under 12, the scenes will contain more violence and/or sexual nature than films rated U and PG, but less than a 15 and 18. A 12 and 12A are about middle of the range in the classification system.

12A – Suitable for 12 years and over. No-one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. No-one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video or DVD. Responsibility for allowing under-12s to view lies with the accompanying or supervising adult

'15' – Suitable only for 15 years and over
No-one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video or DVD.

'18' – Suitable only for adults
No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video.

'R18' - To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18 years.
The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex between adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and videos may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ videos may not be supplied by mail order.

Looking at these film certificate qualifications I've come to the conclusion that my film will be rated in the 15 to 18 range.