The History of BBFC
BBFC stands for British Board of film classification and was set up 1912. Their job role is to regulate film, DVD and videos which prevents people from buying or watching films which are not suitable for them. Over the past few years it is clear it is clear that age regulation ratings for films have changed dramatically, as we have become desensitized to what we see on TV and films.
What has changed over the years?
- Before A rating was changed to PG
- AA was changed to 15
- XI was changed to an 18
Age ratings and what they stand for.
- U (191- present)- This stood for 'Universal' and denoted that a film was suitable for everyone.
- A ( 1912-1982)- This stood for Adult, and denoted that the film might contain material unsuitable for children. From 1923 to 1970 children were required to be accompanied by adults. The A certificate was replaced by the PG certificate in 1982.
- H (1932-1951) This stood for 'Horror' was largely restricted to that genre. It was advisory, but many local authorities used it as an excuse to ban children under sixteen. It was replaced by the X certificate in 1951.
- X (1951- 1982)- This was the first BBFC certificate that explicitly excluded people under a certain age limit, in this case sixteen. The limit was raised to eighteen in 1970,and the X certificate was replaced by the 18 certificate in 1982.
- AA (1970-1982)-This excluded people under the age of fourteen. It was replaced by the 15 certificate in 1982.
- 12 (1989- present)-introduced for cinema films, this replaces in 1994, this covers films that, while containing material deemed unsuitable fir children, were nonetheless considered appropriate for 12-years- old and upwards.
- 12A (2002-present)- introduced for cinema films, this replaced the theatrical 12 certificate and permitted children children under twelve to see the films provided they were accompanied by a responsible adult,
By looking at the BBFC website there have ruled out the way there is and what the difference is between 12 and 12A.
An 12A needs an adult to accompany them if they are under the age of 12 when at the 12A needs an adult to accompany them if they are under the age of 12 when at the cinema this is to ensure that the cinema does not lose its license and for the 12 certificate it still remains on the DVDS rather than 12A because it stops the firm from being brought from a customer under the age rating of this firm.
The tone for a rating of 12A is suited this age because the scenes can be unsettling and disturb those watching the firm.
What sort of violence can I expect in a 12A or 12?
A 12A moderate violence is allowed but it should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if they can be justified by their context ( for example brief sight of bloody injury in a medical drama)
Action sequences and weapons may be present at 12A or 112, and there may long tight scenes or similar weapons which might be easily accessible to 12 year olds. (Such as knives) should not be glamorized in 12A and 12 works.
Sexual violence such as scenes of rape or assault may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated at 12A and 12. Such scenes must also have a strong contextual justification. Here I used BBFC to clarify the violence for a 12A.
The age rating for my trailer
The age rating for my trailer will be a 12, I have chosen this rating because within my teaser trailer there will no swearing, sexual violence or use of weaponry. As there is only moments of explosions within my trailer those at the age of 12 would be best fitted for my trailer
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