U:
A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over, although it is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. U films should be set within a positive framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror. Infrequent use of very mild bad language (e.g. ‘damn’ and ‘hell’) may be used. Characters may be seen kissing or cuddling but nothing more and this should not be an focus.
PG:
A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children. There may be mild bad language (such as ‘shit’ or ‘son of a bitch’) in a PG film, but the context and delivery are always important. For example, these words should not be used excessively or without a purpose. Violence will usually be mild.
12/12A:
Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Strong language (e.g. 'f***') may be passed at 12 or 12A, depending on the manner in which it is used, its frequency and any special contextual justification. At 12A, moderate violence is allowed but it should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if they can be justified.
15:
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context. There may be nudity in a sexual context but usually without strong detail.There may be strong threat and horror. A sustained focus on sadistic or sexual threat is unlikely to be acceptable. Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Frequent strong language (e.g. 'F***') is allowed.
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context. There may be nudity in a sexual context but usually without strong detail.There may be strong threat and horror. A sustained focus on sadistic or sexual threat is unlikely to be acceptable. Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Frequent strong language (e.g. 'F***') is allowed.
18:
No one younger than 18 may see a 18 film in a cinema. Whereas a 15 may only contain short, less detailed scenes of gore and violence, an 18 may have several long gory scenes. Very strong language is allowed (e.g. 'c***'), there are no limits on frequency or aggression.
At 18 drug taking may be shown but the work as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse.
For our OTS, we are aiming for a 15 certificate, as we want some inferred sexual references and possibly some very occasional strong language. There is a large focus on drugs and violence, which could not be possible at a lower certificate. On the other hand, the violence and references aren't strong enough to make it an 18 certificate.
This is Greg's blog post about Age Certificates:
http://gbabstockasmediaproductionschs2016.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/research-film-certificates.html
He was the one to do the research and present the work, I copied it over to my blog.
At 18 drug taking may be shown but the work as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse.
For our OTS, we are aiming for a 15 certificate, as we want some inferred sexual references and possibly some very occasional strong language. There is a large focus on drugs and violence, which could not be possible at a lower certificate. On the other hand, the violence and references aren't strong enough to make it an 18 certificate.
This is Greg's blog post about Age Certificates:
http://gbabstockasmediaproductionschs2016.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/research-film-certificates.html
He was the one to do the research and present the work, I copied it over to my blog.
as discussed today - add reflective extended comment - what did YOU learn - how did your group use it and how does it affect NARIM (choose some elements)
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