My Film's Certificate (BBFC)

The British Board of Film Classification is a non-governmental organization, founded by the film industry in 2912 and responsible for the national classification and censorship of films exhibited at cinemas and video works. The BBFC currently issues 6 certificates:
UNIVERSAL - All ages are admitted and nothing unsuitable for 4 years and over.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE  - All ages are admitted however some scenes may be unsuitable for children.
12A - Unsuitable for young children. If you are under 12 you have to be with an adult.
12 - Only suitable for 12 and older.
15 - Films in this category contain adult themes, hard drugs, strong language and strong violence. Only suitable for ages 15 and above.
18 - Suitable only for ages 18 and over. There is no limitation of foul language and real sex scenes are shown.

I think that is is very important for producers and especially distributors to have their film containing a suitable and accurate certificate rating for the film. If you get the wrong age group such as lower that should be aimed at the higher age group then it can cause a lot of controversy and especially a bad reputation on the film. Along with traumatizing many kids that watch it.

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From looking at similar products, such as Zombie Land and I am Legend they both have the age certificate of 15. I believe this is due to the intense language and violence used within the films. However, my short film does not contain both of these. Therefore concluding to the decision of my certificate to be 12a. I feel like this is the relevant age as it is quite a dark short film but no violence, nudity or foul language within it. I am very close to choosing PG but there is some areas within my short film that made me tilt towards 12a.