A brief breakdown of the BBFC

1. The BBFC
BEN IRELAND

2. What is the BBFC?
 The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, non-
governmental body.
 It has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912 and
videos/ DVDs since the Video Recordings Act was passed in
1984.

3. Age ratings
Suitable for all audiences
Parental guidance
Cinema release suitable for 12
years and over
Video release suitable for 12
years and over
Suitable for 15 years and over
Suitable only for adults

4. Our thriller
 To attract audiences we could consider doing what the producers of the
Woman in Black did and try to make it a 12a. It was successful for the
Woman in Black because fans of Daniel Radcliffe want to see where his
career would take him next.
 Typically thrillers would be classified as 15 or 18 ratings.
 If we aim for our thriller to have a 12a rating it means the film can appeal
to a wider audience.