BBFC Guidelines

This post contains a short powerpoint presentation describing the themes used and guidelines from the BBFC as to how a film is rated.


After looking through all the guidelines and themes discussed in the PDF file recently published by the BBFC for 2014, I would rate my final piece as a 15. Although there are themes of violence and threat which are only implied and not actually shown, I would prefer it to be rated 15 because if I had the chance, I would choose to show more explicit scenes and themes which are only suitable for audiences 15 and over.
Another reason is that adults can take children to 12 rated movies as long as they consider how appropriate the film is. However, I haven't created LOS with children in mind as my target audience begins at 15.
If I were to rate my piece based on the opening sequence alone, then it would be a 12. However, after researching my chosen genre more, it is more typical that the films are created in mind of a 15 rating as they aren't mild or suitable for children of a younger age.

In conclusion, my rating is 15

Until next time,
                          Toni