The document discusses the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) which classifies films, videos, DVDs, and Blu-rays in the UK. It assigns ratings like U, PG, 12/12A, 15, 18, and R18 based on guidelines developed through public consultation. The document then discusses a student documentary about the unsigned music scene that has been rated PG so that it can be viewed by both children and inspire younger audiences. It argues that the documentary fits with Channel 4's mission of promoting diversity, innovation, and social change through niche topics, as it brings awareness to the struggles of unsigned artists. The documentary will air on Channel 4 at 7pm to reach both younger and older audiences.

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Gianluca, Olivia & Jake
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2. BBFC
•The British Board of Film Classification. An
independent and non-governmental
body that has classified cinema films
since 1912, and videos, DVD’s and Blu-rays
since the Video Recordings Act was
passed in 1984.
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3. Classifications
When deciding the classification of a media product,
the decision is decided through the BBFC’s published
and regularly updated guidelines. These guidelines are
carefully devised through extensive public consultation,
research and many years of experience from the BBFC.
The guidelines reflect the current views on British film,
DVD, Blu-ray and video games.
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Classification U and PG

5. 12/12A and 15
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6. My Presentation
18 and R18

7. My Presentation
Our Production…
We have decided to rate our documentary a PG as it is an
informative documentary that talks about the music scene. We
want many people to watch the documentary, including some
older children so that they are knowledgeable on the unsigned
music scene. Giving our production a PG rating will give a
younger audience the chance to view it and possibly be
influenced and given inspiration to follow in the footsteps of our
interviewed artists. We plan to show our documentary on
Channel 4 at around 7pm.

8. Channel 4 Mission Statement
•Channel 4’s mission statement – To prove that a
channel with no public funding can keep its public
service values to the fore while remaining
commercially competitive. The channel needs
commercial success in order to fund projects of
ambition and risk and to support the range and
diversity of its suppliers.
Their strategy in 2004/5 focuses on their
reputation for diversity, innovation and
nonconformity. Their mission is to Do It First, Make
Trouble, and Inspire Change.
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9. Conventions of Channel 4 Documentaries
“Channel 4 will continue to encourage documentaries with
social purpose, personal authorship and an international
perspective such as Breaking Point, Aileen Wuornos, Angus
McQueen´s Cocaine and Hamburg Cell, whilst building on
the success of formatted documentary series such as Wife
Swap. Cutting Edge continues, and the documentaries
department will offer a talent ladder for new directors and
encourage underrepresented voices with films such as Gay
Parents to Be and Darcus Howe on modern British racism.”
This statement is what channel 4 have said about their
documentaries. They believe that there is relevance in
the niche topics seen in some documentary and they
suggest that these niche topics have the ability to
teach an understanding to a mass audience.
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10. How does our production fit?
• Channel 4 focuses ‘their reputation for diversity, innovation and
nonconformity. Their mission is to Do It First, Make Trouble, and Inspire
Change.’
• The troubles that some artists face when being unsigned is
something that many people aren't aware of. We believe that it
is a good way of making an audience aware of the struggles,
and it may influence people as it will give an understanding on
how to get started in the music scene. We want to show that it is
possible for anyone with musical talents.
• Our documentary is diverse as we show two sides of the music
scene, which we go into great detail in a short space of time.
Whilst being informative it is also gives the element of
entertainment and an insight into the lives of our interviewed
artists.
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11. Why Channel 4?
•We believe that Channel 4 has a variety of
audiences and as their statement suggests they
believe in giving a mass audience a better
understanding on niche topics. Channel 4 will air
our documentary at 7pm, a time where people
are ready to watch television. Younger people like
teenagers are back from school and the older
audience are home ready to sit down, eat and
watch TV. This time is still appropriate for children to
watch as parents are there ready to supervise
them.
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