Film Certificate Rating
Choosing an age certificate that relates to our genre
We have decided to go with 12A as our film certificate. This was because we felt it was the most suitable for our film.
Below is the required information needed to be classified as 12a:
After a seven-week trial in Norwich at the end of 2001, which was accompanied by extensive audience research, the 12A certificate was introduced by the British Board of Film Classification on 30 August 2002, replacing the 12 certificate.
Although the guidelines remained the same as for the 12 certificate, it was now possible for children under the age of twelve to see such films, provided they were accompanied by a responsible adult guardian, who would be required to sit through the entire film with the child, not just purchase a ticket on their behalf.
The definition of "responsible adult guardian" is deliberately wide-ranging - in most cases it will be a parent, but it could equally be an uncle, aunt, older sibling, teacher, family friend or anyone else in a similar position of responsibility. Cinema staff are required to use their discretion to establish whether this is indeed the case.
The 12A certificate was introduced to bring British film censorship more in line with common practice in Europe, Australasia and North America, where many countries have age-restrictive categories similar to a 12 certificate, but in most cases these are advisory. The best known example of these is the US PG-13 rating, which permits children of any age to see the film, but which acts as a warning that it may well contain unsuitable material.
To help parents and guardians reach an informed decision, the reasons a film was given a 12A certificate are supplied in the form of a brief summary of the levels of sex, violence and bad language, to be featured on the poster and press advertisements. This practice is increasingly being applied to U and PG certificate films as well.
Many teenage romantic comedies have the certificate age of 12. This is because they include slapstick funny moments that appear innocent and not too sexual. Teen trailers show many signifiers that are easily identified as suitable for a certificate age of 12. Also being a 12 that is the point where girls and boys are reaching the start of their teenage years. Teenagers are generalised as one type of person, either popular and cool to unpopular and nerdy, these are the two main stereotypes included in many teen films. For our film a 12A would be the best age certificate because it is suitable to 12 and above. Children who are slightly under 12 can come along to see the film, but only with the consent of an adult or guardian.
Website used:
http://www.screenonline.org.uk/film/id/592535/
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/
We have decided to go with 12A as our film certificate. This was because we felt it was the most suitable for our film.
Below is the required information needed to be classified as 12a:
After a seven-week trial in Norwich at the end of 2001, which was accompanied by extensive audience research, the 12A certificate was introduced by the British Board of Film Classification on 30 August 2002, replacing the 12 certificate.
Although the guidelines remained the same as for the 12 certificate, it was now possible for children under the age of twelve to see such films, provided they were accompanied by a responsible adult guardian, who would be required to sit through the entire film with the child, not just purchase a ticket on their behalf.
The definition of "responsible adult guardian" is deliberately wide-ranging - in most cases it will be a parent, but it could equally be an uncle, aunt, older sibling, teacher, family friend or anyone else in a similar position of responsibility. Cinema staff are required to use their discretion to establish whether this is indeed the case.
The 12A certificate was introduced to bring British film censorship more in line with common practice in Europe, Australasia and North America, where many countries have age-restrictive categories similar to a 12 certificate, but in most cases these are advisory. The best known example of these is the US PG-13 rating, which permits children of any age to see the film, but which acts as a warning that it may well contain unsuitable material.
To help parents and guardians reach an informed decision, the reasons a film was given a 12A certificate are supplied in the form of a brief summary of the levels of sex, violence and bad language, to be featured on the poster and press advertisements. This practice is increasingly being applied to U and PG certificate films as well.
Many teenage romantic comedies have the certificate age of 12. This is because they include slapstick funny moments that appear innocent and not too sexual. Teen trailers show many signifiers that are easily identified as suitable for a certificate age of 12. Also being a 12 that is the point where girls and boys are reaching the start of their teenage years. Teenagers are generalised as one type of person, either popular and cool to unpopular and nerdy, these are the two main stereotypes included in many teen films. For our film a 12A would be the best age certificate because it is suitable to 12 and above. Children who are slightly under 12 can come along to see the film, but only with the consent of an adult or guardian.
Website used:
http://www.screenonline.org.uk/film/id/592535/
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/
posted by Danielle at
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