What is the BBFC & what gives the BBFC the right to decide people watch?

The BBFC is an unaligned body which was initially established by the film commerce in 1912. Localized Authorities were made to blame for what was shown in cinemas and from early on accepted the conclusions of the BBFC. There are obvious advantages to both localized administration and the movie commerce in having a central but unaligned body bring consistency to the age ranking process and accept responsibility for conclusions. Localized Authorities remain lawfully to blame for what is shown in movies under the Licensing proceed 2003 and can still overrule the conclusions of the BBFC. This does not occur very often. Local Authorities add an significant component of local democracy into the classification method.

In 1985 the BBFC became the statutory authority for age rating videos under the Video Recordings precede 1984.

How does the BBFC classify films & videos / DVDs?

Movies for movies issue are commonly ranked by at least two Examiners utilising the BBFCs published Guidelines. In most cases the conclusion is ratified by a older Examiner, but if the Examiners are in any question or a movie sits right on the boundary between two classes, or if important policy matters are engaged, the work may be seen by other constituents of the BBFC up to, and including, the controller and Presidential group. Occasionally we need specialist recommendations about the lawful acceptability of movie content or its promise for damage. DVDs are commonly glimpsed by one Examiner, especially when they are examining the DVD type of a movies movie which has currently been age rated. However, opinions from other Examiners may be required for more tough works. Examiners gaze at matters such as discrimination, pharmaceuticals, horror, imitable demeanour, language, nudity, sex, sexual aggression, theme and aggression when making conclusions. They furthermore consider context, the pitch and influence of a work (how it makes the assembly seem) and even the issue format (for demonstration, as DVDs, Blu-rays and videos for download are watched in the home, there is a higher risk of under-age viewing).

Our film will be likely to be rated 15+ because is may have some scenes which may not be eligible for a younger audience and some jokes or sketches may also be permitted for a younger audience.