Film Classification for Operation: Overslept

By definition, a 15 film is: Only suitable for people aged 15 or over.

No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video work.

Discrimination
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.

Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.

Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.

Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.

Language
There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, fuck). The strongest terms (for example, cunt) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.

Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.

Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.

Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.

Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification Source: http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/15-2/

Why is my film a 15?

I have decided that my film is a 15. After referring to the BBFC website, and comparing the differences that each age classification is classified into, and what the differences are, I have been able to predict what I feel best suits my film. Whilst referring to my script, storyboard and plot through the entire process, I was able to determine that, with the level of violence and language that I aim to use, a 15 with give me enough of a boundary to accomplish this. I also didnt want the violence to be the only aspect I considered, as being an ActionComedy; I needed to consider the Language of the comedy aspect also. A 15

will give me enough of a boundary to play around with, without offending anybody, but also maintaining the humour throughout. Although there will be a lot of action scenes, e.g.: shooting, driving, explosions etc., there will not be many horrific scenes, or those that will influence the audience to mimic what they see. To conclude, I think that a 15 is a suitable age grouping for my film, as it means that I not only increase the profit margin by having a broader audience to view the film, but I have stricter and more effective boundaries to work in.