Trailer - BBFC Film Classifications

Trailer - BBFC Film Classifications

1. The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. Most of these films consist of family friendly scenes
2. PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older
3. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child as it may have content that the child may not want to see.
4. Films classified as 12 contain material that is not suitable for children aged under 12.
5. No-one under 15 is allowed to see a film rated 15 at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated film. 15 rated works contains material that is not suitable for children under 15 years of age
6. Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 rated film at the cinema or buy/rent a film of this classification. 

The film classification I have chosen for my genre is a 15 certificate. This is due to the conventions of my film genre (thriller/action) not being suitable for people below this age. The main themes in my trailer are targeted at an older audience. 

Moreover, this film classification allows me to create a mass audience as it targets audience members of my age bracket and is easier for me to appeal to.

In addition, the 15 classification leaves a wide enough age bracket for me to appeal to a mass audience as it doesn't restrict many audience members from not being able to view the film trailer.