Film Certification

Thrillers are mainly orientated around the certificates of 15 to 18 years of age. This is because they will have unsuitable images and references to a younger audience. For our final piece we must target an audience that will slot in well with the type of thriller we're doing.

The Certificate of 15 involves the following aspects:

Source- BBFC ( British Board Of Film Classification)

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Language:
C15 will have some very strong language ranging from swear words to sexual references in certain parts of the film where it is appropriate.

Nudity:
Nudity is permitted within a C15 movie only if i does not involve too much detail. However general nudity is allowed.

Sex:
This integrates with the nudity aspect of the C15 films. sex may be permitted as long as does not entail too much detail. Sexual references may also be made.

Violence:
Violence can be shown but not in too much context. This means that is someone is being beaten up, the camera cannot remain upon this aspect for a long period of time. Also the film may show sexual violence discreetly or briefly.

Imitable techniques:
Elements such as suicide and murder should be kept to a minimum to reduce the audiences self provocation.

Horror:
Horror must be limited, strong threats and menace is allowed. However, strong gory images are prohibited.

Drugs:
Drugs can be used but must not provoke audiences to take them or misuse them in any manner.


CERTFICATION OF 18

The Certificate of 18 includes whatever has been stated above and beyond that. C18 tends to have more inclusion of whatever is unacceptable in a C15 film. This could range from any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which is likely to promote the activity to portrayals of sexual violence. The certificate of 18 means that no one younger than 18 may see an 18 rated film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or purchase an 18 rated video.