BBFC Film Classification

research the BBFC's classifications and research the 9 areas
once you have blogged this answer the following question What will your film be classified and why?

12A is the same as a 12 but it is the classification used for cinema. No one aged below 12 is allowed to watch a 12A film without being accompanied by an adult. 12A films are not recommended for anyone below the age of 12 but they can go if the adult thinks its personally suitable for the child.
Discrimination- discriminatory behaviour can't be in the film unless it is said to be bad.
Drugs- in 12A's they should be infrequently used and should not be glamorised or give instructions of use.
Horror- moderate physical and psychological threats can be in the film but disturbing scenes should be infrequent.
Imitable Behaviour- Dangerous behaviour should not be shown in great detail which can be copied or shown as pain or harm free. Weapons that are easy to get hold of should not be glamorised.
Language- moderate language is allowed but strong words like 'fuck' should not be used frequently.
Nudity- it is allowed but in a sexual context it must be brief and discreet.
Sex- sex should be discreetly and briefly portrayed. Frequent crude references are not likely to be acceptable.
Theme- mature themes are acceptable, but they have to be acceptable for teenagers.
Violence- moderate violence is allowed but shouldn't be detailed. There should be no emphasis on injury or blood but some gory moments are allowed. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly implied and must have a strong justification.

15's
15 films are only suitable for people 15 and over.
Discrimination
the film must not have discrimoatory language or behavior
Drugs
drug taking can be shown in 15's as a whole but must not incurage it to the audience, if it uses redaly avalible substansis such as solvents and areosols it might will probably not be accepitbale
Horror
most are allowed unless sadistic or sexualised
Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour such as self harming and hanging should not be dwelled upon the actual scene. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Language
There may be frequent use of strong language such as "fuck". really strong words such as cunt can be used only if it fits in with the context. constant use of the really strong language would not be acceptable
Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context dependng on detail. There are no restrictions on nudity in a non-sexual way
Sex
sex can be shown without strong detail, verbal referances would be allowed. the strongest refferences wouldn't not be allowed but unless justified by the context. films that purpose that is to arouse would not be allowed
Theme
nothing not allowed.
Violence
Violence may be strong but cant stay show infliction of pain for prolonged lengths of time. The strongest images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic violence is also unacceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence msut be neccisery to the narrative

12 and 15 by Olivia

18
No one younger than 18 can view it or buy it or rent it. There are exceptions where the BBFC believe they should not give people free rein to watch these films these are...
- where the material is in breach of criminal laws
- when the material is said to maybe risk harm to the individual or their behaviour to society
- where there are more explicit scenes of sexual content which are not justified by the context.
Sex Education at 18
- where sexual material seriously seeks to educate those on things such as safe sex and sexual experiences.
Sex Works at 18
- these are films and material which seek mainly to create stimulation and sexual arousal.

R18
explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material containing adults.
not acceptable when there is.
going against criminal laws.
material which could encourage sexually abusive actions or interest.
any material which shows sex without consent.
any material which could leave long lasting physical or mental damage.
penetration by any object which is likely to cause any physical or mental damage.
any sexual threats, humiliation or abuse which doesn't have the look of any consent.

18 and R18 by Emma Squires