BBFC FILM REGULATION

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1) Research the BBFC in more detail: what is the institution responsible for? How is it funded? What link does it have to government? This history of the BBFC page may help.

- It is responsible for the national classification and censorship of films exhibited in cinemas and video works.

- It is funded through charged fees. This means film distributors have always paid a fee to have the work rated.
- The BBFC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit co-regulartory body.

2) Read this BBFC guide to how films are rated. Summarise the process in 50 words.

- Compliance officers will watch a combination of films, DVDs during each working day. They may view DVDs on their own which can include content from children’s TV. Films made for cinema release will be classified by two people. Controversial or extreme content will be seen by teams and often from more than one team to get a wide range of opinions.

3) Read this BBFC section on landmark decisions. Why did The Dark Knight generate a large amount of media coverage regarding its certificate? Do you agree with the 12A certificate The Dark Knight was awarded?

- There were classification issue was violence and threat. The  BBFC guidelines stated that violence must not dwell on detail. There shouldn’t be emphasis on blood and injuries.
- I agree with the 12A certificate as The Dark Night met the requirements needed for 12A.

4) What are the guidelines for a 12A certificate - Blinded By The Light's cinema certificate (it was rated 12 for its home video release)?

- The guidelines for a 12A certificate requires adult company when viewing a movie for a child under 12. The BBFC guidelines for 12A at the time stated.

5) The BBFC website offers an explanation of every classification it makes and detailed case studies on selected titles. Look at the rating for Blinded By The Light
and explain why it was given a 12A certificate for cinema release.

- Blinded By the Light was given a 12A certificate for its racist language and behaviour and moderate bad language.

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