Audience Theories

Film Rating System

All films in the uk have to have an age rating.

This is decided by the “bbfc”(British board of film classification)

This is to stop certain ages seeing things that are inappropriate for their ages.

Age ratings

There are seven different film ratings

This age rating means that it is suitable for all ages

This means that the film needs parental guidance as the film may contain a small amount of violence, bad language or references to sex and drugs but will be suitable for children around the ages of 8.

These ages are to be viewed by children aged 12 or over however children may see a film aged 12a if accompanied by an adult. The film may contain things like bad language (as long it is not frequently used), references to sex and drugs and also violence as long as it doesn't show too much blood or injuries.

This is to be viewed by people aged 15 or over. As may contain strong violence, frequent strong language, sexual activity, strong verbal references to sex, nudity, discriminatory language or behaviour and drug taking.

These films are to be seen by only adults aged 18 or over.very strong violencefrequent strong language and very strong language (egc**t), sexual activity, strong horror, strong blood and gorereal sex (in some circumstances), discriminatory language and behaviour.

Our Film

• After looking through the guidelines for film classification I believe that our film will classify for a PG or 12A rating. This is because there is no violence, bad language, sex or references to drugs. However our film does show bullying and some level of psychological aspects that young children may not understand or like. Also with our film rating as a PG or 12A it allows our film to be viewed by a larger audience.