Research into Film Certificate- 12/12A

 

Certificate of Film 

Films classified with a 12 contains material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12.  The difference between a 12A and a 12 is that a 12A requires an adult to accompany any child under 12 seeing a 12A film at the cinema. Accompanied viewing cannot be enfoced in the home, so the 12 certificate remains for DVD/ Blu-Ray rather than the 12A. The 12 is also a simpler system for retailers. It means they cannot sell or rent the item unless the customer is over the age of 12.  

Strong Language

The BBFC's Guidelines state that strong language may be passsed at 12 or 12A, depending on the manner in which it is used, who us using the language, its frequency and any special contextual justification.

Discrimination 
Any discriminatory language or behaviour will not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language is unlikely to be passed at 12A or 12 unless it is clearly condemned.


Sexual behaviour
Sex may be briefly and descreetly portrayed at 12A or 12. Verbal sex references should not go beyone what is suitable for young teenagers. Comedy may lessen the impact of some moderate sex references but frequent sex references are unlikely to be accepted at a 12 or 12A. There may be nudity in 12A films nut nudity in a sexual context should only be brief and discreet. 

Violence
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. Action sequence and weapons may be present at 12A or 12, and there may be long fight scenes or similar. Weapons which might be easily accessible to 12 year olds should not be glamourised in 12A and 12 certificate films.

Our film could be a 12 certificate, this is because there is no strong language in our film, there is also no violence in the film or sexual behaviour or discrimination. Our film could also be a PG certificate.