BBFC

Question 1

What is the BBFC responsible for?

Answer 1

The national classification + censorship of films shown at cinemas + videoworks

Question 2

How is the BBFC funded?

Answer 2

Through charged fees - film distributors pay fee to have their work rated

Question 3

What link does the BBFC have to the government?

Answer 3

The gov designated the BBFC as the authority for certifying video releases other than video games

Question 4

Summarise how the films are rated in the BBFC?

Answer 4

• Films for cinema release seen by atkeast 2 compliance officers
• Age rating recommendation approved by compliance managers
• If film on borderline between 2 categories, of if policy issues arise, may be seen by other BBFC members, cheif executive, + president and vice president
• May also call for legal advice on acceptability of film content + potential to harm

Question 5

What are the guidelines for a 12 certificate?

Answer 5

• Nobody under 12 can view, buy, or rent
• Film generally mustn’t include sexual violence, drygs, dangerous behaviour, nudity, suicide + self harm, + other sensitive topics

Question 6

Why was BBTL given a 12 certificate?

Answer 6

• Includes racist lang + behaviour but clear justification and context
• Where violence occurs, brief with no strong detail + scenes of discrimination spread across story + separated by scenes with gentle + uplifting scenes
• Overall, film is uplifting, reassuring, light