"Films for theatrical release are normally classified by at least two Examiners using the published Guidelines. In most cases the decision is ratified by a Senior Examiner, but if the Examiners are in any doubt or fail to agree, or if important policy issues are involved, the work may be seen by other members of the Board up to, and including, the Director and Presidential team. Occasionally it is necessary to take specialist advice about the legal acceptability of film content or its potential for harm. DVDs are normally seen by one Examiner, particularly when they are viewing the DVD version of a cinema film which has already been classified. However, opinions from other Examiners may be required for more difficult works."
The issues of discrimination, drugs, horror, imitable behaviour, language, nudity, sex, sexual violence, theme and violence are looked at when making decisions, also considering context, tone and impact on the audience. The release format is also considered. For example, a DVD at home could risk in underage viewing.
The BBFC rates theatrically released films, and rates videos and video games that forfeited exemption from the Video Recordings Act 1984, which was discovered in August 2009 to be unenforceable until the act was re-enacted by the Video Recordings Act 2010. Legally, local authorities have the power to decide under what circumstances films are shown in cinemas, but they nearly always choose to follow the advice of the BBFC.
Considering what my film contains this research has helped me decide the certification for my film which is 12A. Also, in general this has helped me get a clear overview of what is and isn't appropriate in each certification.
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