MEST2: BBFC Institution research

Your MEST2 brief clearly states that your film must be suitable for a 15 certificate. Film certification in the UK is the job of the BBFC - the British Board of Film Classification. Your final piece of institution research requires you to read up on the BBFC and the guidelines your film must follow.

Complete the following tasks on your blog:

1) Research the BBFC: what is the institution responsible for? How is it funded? What link does it have to government?

2) Read this BBFC guide to how films are rated. Summarise the process in 50 words.

3) Read this BBFC outline of the issues faced when classifying a film. Summarise the debate in 50 words.

4) Read this BBFC section on controversial decisions. Why did The Dark Knight generate a large amount of media coverage regarding its certificate? Do you agree with the 12A certificate The Dark Knight was awarded?

5) What are the guidelines for a 15 certificate?

6) The BBFC website offers an explanation of every classification it makes and detailed case studies on selected titles. Choose one 15-rated film from the BBFC case studies section and summarise the classification the film was given and why. 

Complete this for homework if you don't get it done in the lesson - due next week.