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BBFC poweverpoint

The BBFC & Film Certificates

MillieNewman
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BBFC poweverpoint

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  1. What do they do? • They are in charge of setting the rules about what can and cants be shown in films, and also in charge of assigning the age certificates for every film in the UK. Audiences can also complain to the BBFC if they are unhappy with the content of a film.  • A film cannot be released in British at the cinema OR on DVD unless it has received an ge classification from the BBFC.  • Help children and families chose whats right for them and avoid what’s not

  2. What do they consider? •Scenes including violence of all kinds •Scenes including sex & nudity •Scenes including obscene language •Scenes with discriminatory language •Scenes of self harm •Scenes of criminal activity  •Scenes with dangerous behaviour eg lying on train tracks •Scenes of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes •Scenes involving child actors / characters •Strobe lighting

  3. Context Is the violence made to seem normal? What injuries and harm are caused? Why are they being violent? Self defence? • They look at the context of a film. If films are animate or fantasy based, they are likely to get away with more violence. This is because audiences assume it’s not real. Where as, in realistic films violence can result in serious injury. How much? Is the violence enjoyed? Violence Is the violence made to seem exciting or glamorous? How does the perpetrator treat the victim? How realistic? Who is being violent?

  4. Format of release • The BBFC are stricter when it comes to classifying films for DVD release than films for cinema release. • So for example, the film The Hunger Games got a 12A certificate for the cinema. But this certificate does not exist for a DVD release so the BBFC has to decide whether to lower it to a PG, or give it a 12, or raise it to a 15. The BBFC chose to raise it to a 15. • 12A does not exist on DVD - as you cannot confirm an adult id present

  5. What happens? • A production company sends a copy of the film to the BBFC for them to watch and decide on a certificate. Then they are able to release it at the cinema / on DVD. If the BBFC assign a certificate that the company isn’t happy with, they have the option to re-edit the film and send it back to have it re-assessed again.

  6. Can audiences disagree with BBFC rating? Yes. • 2019 – The Joker – Audiences complained it should have had an 18 certificate due to the amount of violence and brutality • 2018 – Peter Rabbit – Audiences complained that young children might copy the scenes of the rabbits throwing fruit at people • 2017 – Logan – Audiences complained the violence was too strong and bloody for a 15 certificate

  7. Always evolving? Through regular consultations and research, they reflect the views of people right across the country. From gathering information from there web page, I found a fascinating new article. Published on 30th November 2021, the BBFC released search findings into classification of racism and discrimination in films and TV. Here is the link to the article: https://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-us/news/bbfc-release-research-findings-into-classification-of-racism-and-discrimination-in-films-and-tv

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