Certificate

Thursday April 5

It is important for all stakeholders that the film is given an appropriate certificate. For directors, writers and producers, it gives guidelines for what can and cannot be included in the film. For the audiences, it allows them to know how suitable a film will be for certain age groups whilst also giving an idea about the content for the film. For example, a film about vampires rated U will probably be quite comical and very kid friendly, whilst the same genre rated 18 will be edging more towards a horror or a thriller, unsuitable for younger viewers.

Last Dates - 12

Whilst our film is a comedy, it has themes that will be upsetting to younger viewers. In normal cases, this would only make it a 12A, however our film also includes scenes with graphic violence, so this pushes it into the 12 category. However, due to the comical context, it would not be a 15.





According to the BBFC, this is what constitutes a 12 rated film:

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

Misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give instructional detail.

Imitable behaviour

No promotion of potentially dangerous behaviour which children are likely to copy. No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons such as knives. No endorsement of anti-social behaviour.
 

Language

There may be moderate language. Strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency within the work as a whole and any special contextual justification.
 

Nudity

There may be nudity, but in a sexual context it must be brief and discreet.
 

Sex

Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Moderate sex references are permitted, but frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.

Threat

There may be moderate physical and psychological threat and horror sequences. Although some scenes may be disturbing, the overall tone should not be. Horror sequences should not be frequent or sustained.
 

Violence

There may be moderate violence but it 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 its depiction must be justified by context.