Days 2 Progress and Clasification

We have filmed more scenes of the collage and our main intro where we all walk down the corridor.

Film Classification

Film certifications. Every since film that is released onto our Cinema screens and DVD's has to legally have a 'certification'. Film certifications can range from 'U', which is suitable for anyone over the age of four to '18', which of course is not suitable for anyone below the age of eighteen. However, childrens film only falls into three to five catorgories. The five being: 'Uc', 'U', 'PG', '12A' and '12'. Details on the four main certifications are below...

The information about these certifications is from the website: http://www.sbbfc.co.uk/ - the British Board of Film Classification.

'U'

A "U" film should be suitable for children aged four and above and have a positive moral framework.

• Discrimination: No discriminatory language or behavior unless clearly disapproved of.

• Drugs: No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless there is a educational purpose or anti-drug message.

• Horror: Scary sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to upset young children.

• Imitable: No potentially dangerous behavior which young people are likely to copy.

• Language: infrequent use of very mild language.

• Nudity: Occasional natural nudity, no sexual content.

• Sex: Mild sexual behavior (kissing) and references only (making love)

• Theme: While problematic themes may be present, their treatment must be sensitive and appropriate for young children.

'PG'

Any child accompanied by an adult may watch. A "PG" film should not disturb a child aged 8 or older.

• Discrimination: No discriminatory language or behavior unless clearly disapproved of unless used for educational or historical context.

• Drugs: No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless there is a educational purpose or anti-drug message.

• Horror: Scary sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy sequences may be a mitigating factor.

• Imitable: No potentially dangerous behavior which young people are likely to copy.

• Language: Mild bad language only.

• Nudity: Occasional natural nudity, no sexual content.

• Sex: Sexual activity may be implied but should be infrequent and brief. 

• Theme: Where more serious issues are featured (domestic violence) nothing in their treatment should be condoned unacceptable behavior.

'12' & '12A'

Exactly the same criteria are used for both "12" and "12A". These categories are awarded where the material is, in general, only for children aged 12 and above.

• Discrimination: Discriminatory language or behavior must be endorsed by the work as a whole.  

• Drugs: Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and must not be glamorised or give instructional detail. 

• Horror: Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained.

• Imitable: Dangerous behavior(hanging, suicide and self harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised. 

• Language: Moderate language is aloud. Use of words like "Fuck" must be infrequent.

• Nudity: Nudity is aloud but sexual context must be infrequent.

• Sex: Sexual must be brief and discreetly portrayed. Sexual references should not be beyond what is suitable for a teenager.

• Theme: Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.

• Violence: Moderate violence is aloud, but should not dwell on detail and keep it brief.