I have conducted research into the two certificates 12/12A and 15, on the BBFC website, In order to see which is more appropriate for my film.
Below I have placed the link of the BBFC website, to which I gathered all my information from.
BBFC
In order to carry out this research, I am going to select a certificate for my film. This will enable me to gather the guidelines which I will need when I am deciding on the content which will be suitable for the certificate.
I am going to start by researching the guidelines for films with a 12/12A rating.
12/12A:
Films which have been classified 12A and video works which have been classified as a 12 all contain material which has been ruled as unsuitable for children below the age of 12 to view. Therefore, unless accompanied by an adult, anyone under the age age of 12 will be able to see a film with this rating.
Within 12/12A films, there was must be a very infrequent misuse of drugs. Moreover drugs should not be glamourised and no instructional detail must be given.
In regards to language, strong language may be permitted, however it is dependent on the manner in which it is used, along with who is using the language and the frequency in which it is used. Moreover, strong language must remain moderate throughout.
In 12/12A films, nudity is permitted, however sexual content must be brief and discreet. Similarly all sexual activity must also be discretely portrayed in a brief manner. Sex references are permitted but they must remain moderate. Furthermore, any frequent crude references are typically not permitted.
Within this age rating, any aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to acceptable, unless is have been clearly condemned. Moreover, this language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole.
Physical and psychological threat along with horror sequences are permitted, but they must be moderate. Despite some scenes being scary or disturbing, this cannot be frequent throughout the whole tone of the film.
If moderate violence scenes occur, they cannot dwell on any detail. For instance, there shouldn't be any emphasis on blood or injuries. Moreover, if justified by the context, some gory moments may be permitted. Additionally, sexual violence may only be indicated discretely and briefly. Its depiction must also be justified by context.
Lastly, in 12A/12 films, there cannot be any promotion of potentially dangerous behaviour, which children could be likely to get influenced by. There also cannot be any glamorisation of easily accessible and realistic items, such as knives. Endorsement of anti-social behaviour is also not allowed.
I have also conducted research of the guidelines for films with a 15 rating.
15:
Films which have been classified with a 15 rating, means that no one younger than 15 is able to see a 15 film in a cinema. Moreover, no one younger than 15 will be able to rent or buy a 15 rated video work either.
In reference to drugs, it can be shown, however the work of it as a whole cannot be displayed as a promotion or influence/encourage drug misuse. Additionally, the misuse of highly dangerous and easily accessible substances are likely to be unacceptable, i.e. solvents and aerosols.
Nudity in a sexual content is permitted, however it is usually without strong detail. There are also no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
The video work as whole cannot endorse any discriminatory behaviour or language. However, racist, homophobic or other discriminatory themes and language is permitted.
Dangerous behaviour, such as suicide, self-harm and hanging, is not allowed to dwell on any detail, which could be copied. Whether the depiction of any easily accessible weapons is acceptable is dependent on factors such as context, setting and realism.
Strong language is permitted, and very strong language is also allowed. However, this is dependent on the manner in which it is used, its frequency within the work and a whole, any special contextual justification and who is using the language.
Sexual activity, without strong detail is allowed to be portrayed. Video works whose primary purpose is sexual stimulation or arousal is likely to be unacceptable. However, strong verbal references to sexual behaviour is permitted, although the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable, unless they are justified by context.
As long as it doesn't dwell on the infliction of pain or injury, violence is allowed and can be strong. However, the strongest gory images are likely to be unacceptable. Strong sadistic violence is also likely to be unacceptable. Detailed verbal references to sexual violence is allowed, but the depiction of sexual violence must be discrete and justified by context. In reference to threat and horror, this is permitted. However, a sustained focus on sadistic or sexual threat is unlikely to be acceptable.
Below I have placed the link of the BBFC website, to which I gathered all my information from.
BBFC
In order to carry out this research, I am going to select a certificate for my film. This will enable me to gather the guidelines which I will need when I am deciding on the content which will be suitable for the certificate.
I am going to start by researching the guidelines for films with a 12/12A rating.
12/12A:
Films which have been classified 12A and video works which have been classified as a 12 all contain material which has been ruled as unsuitable for children below the age of 12 to view. Therefore, unless accompanied by an adult, anyone under the age age of 12 will be able to see a film with this rating.
Within 12/12A films, there was must be a very infrequent misuse of drugs. Moreover drugs should not be glamourised and no instructional detail must be given.
In regards to language, strong language may be permitted, however it is dependent on the manner in which it is used, along with who is using the language and the frequency in which it is used. Moreover, strong language must remain moderate throughout.
In 12/12A films, nudity is permitted, however sexual content must be brief and discreet. Similarly all sexual activity must also be discretely portrayed in a brief manner. Sex references are permitted but they must remain moderate. Furthermore, any frequent crude references are typically not permitted.
Within this age rating, any aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to acceptable, unless is have been clearly condemned. Moreover, this language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole.
Physical and psychological threat along with horror sequences are permitted, but they must be moderate. Despite some scenes being scary or disturbing, this cannot be frequent throughout the whole tone of the film.
If moderate violence scenes occur, they cannot dwell on any detail. For instance, there shouldn't be any emphasis on blood or injuries. Moreover, if justified by the context, some gory moments may be permitted. Additionally, sexual violence may only be indicated discretely and briefly. Its depiction must also be justified by context.
Lastly, in 12A/12 films, there cannot be any promotion of potentially dangerous behaviour, which children could be likely to get influenced by. There also cannot be any glamorisation of easily accessible and realistic items, such as knives. Endorsement of anti-social behaviour is also not allowed.
I have also conducted research of the guidelines for films with a 15 rating.
15:
Films which have been classified with a 15 rating, means that no one younger than 15 is able to see a 15 film in a cinema. Moreover, no one younger than 15 will be able to rent or buy a 15 rated video work either.
In reference to drugs, it can be shown, however the work of it as a whole cannot be displayed as a promotion or influence/encourage drug misuse. Additionally, the misuse of highly dangerous and easily accessible substances are likely to be unacceptable, i.e. solvents and aerosols.
Nudity in a sexual content is permitted, however it is usually without strong detail. There are also no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
The video work as whole cannot endorse any discriminatory behaviour or language. However, racist, homophobic or other discriminatory themes and language is permitted.
Dangerous behaviour, such as suicide, self-harm and hanging, is not allowed to dwell on any detail, which could be copied. Whether the depiction of any easily accessible weapons is acceptable is dependent on factors such as context, setting and realism.
Strong language is permitted, and very strong language is also allowed. However, this is dependent on the manner in which it is used, its frequency within the work and a whole, any special contextual justification and who is using the language.
Sexual activity, without strong detail is allowed to be portrayed. Video works whose primary purpose is sexual stimulation or arousal is likely to be unacceptable. However, strong verbal references to sexual behaviour is permitted, although the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable, unless they are justified by context.
As long as it doesn't dwell on the infliction of pain or injury, violence is allowed and can be strong. However, the strongest gory images are likely to be unacceptable. Strong sadistic violence is also likely to be unacceptable. Detailed verbal references to sexual violence is allowed, but the depiction of sexual violence must be discrete and justified by context. In reference to threat and horror, this is permitted. However, a sustained focus on sadistic or sexual threat is unlikely to be acceptable.
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