2. U- Universal
This certificate stands for universal- this means the
contents the video is suitable for anyone of the age of
four years old and older. Only very mild language, such
as "Hell" or "Damn", only sexual content will be seen will
only be kissing or cuddling, and sexual references such
as "making love" will not be focused on. The only
violence allowed to be shown is allowed to show
character in danger as long as its balanced with
reassuring scenes or music.
3. PG-Parental Guidance
This certificate rating stands for parental guidance, meaning This
means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be
unsuitable for younger children. A PG film should not disturb a
child aged around eight or older, any children younger than this
age may be disturbed by the contents of the film. Mild
language such as "shit" or "bitch" can be used as long as it is not
directed towards a person or character. Sex references can be used
as long as they are lacking detail and violence must have no
detail, blood is allowed but no focus on the actual wound is
allowed. No strong focus on drugs or dealing of drugs.
4. 12/12A
The certificate rating 12/12A is suitable for children of the age
of 12 (If they have a Parent with them) or older. Strong
language may be used e.g. "Fuck" and other words, these can
be used in an aggressive manner, sex can be briefly shown but
no innuendos of a strong content or and homosexual sex is
treated the same. There should be no emphasis on injuries or
blood, however some gory moments are allowed if they are
not focused on or in detail. drugs and self-harm are allowed as
long as they are shown to be pain free.
5. 15
This certificate is suitable for anyone of the age of 15
years or older, the same rules as 12/12A are applied
to a 15 but in a more offensive term, such as the word
"cunt" can be used in a harmful way, there may be
racist or homophobic language used as long as it is
not too strong or offensive. sexual activity can be
shown in little detail, along with some brief moments
of nudity, strong sexual references and scenes are
allowed and sexual violence is permitted. Drugs can
be shown fully as long as it is not to promote the use
of them.
6. 18
This rating is only suitable for the people of the
age of 18 years old or older, the list of things this
certificate allows is; strong frequent language,
strong violence with detail, use of strong drugs
and the side effects of them (still not promoting
them), self-harm in a dangerous and painful way,
strong blood or gore, real sex (in some
circumstances), discriminatory language and
behaviour and very strong horror.
7. I chose the certificate rating 18 for my horror film
because my film will contain strong blood and
gore that will not be suitable for the view of
anyone below the age of 18 years old, there will be
very strong horror in the story line that may cause
distress and mental harm to a younger audience.
