Thursday 13 October 2011

Certificate Classification


Suitable only for 15 years and 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. (There is no discrimination within our film)

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. (Drugs are a main part of the film, as fiona (geek) is asked if she wanted some, and then she is drugged, it is placed into her drink. This is one of the reasons fiona is so vulnerable and gets raped)

Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised. (No Horror occurs)

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. (Peer Pressure may be imitative, but nothing is dwelled upon) 

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. (No Strong language is scripted throughout the film, however swearing may be heard within the background of the party scene)

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. (No Nudity is visible within our short film)

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. (Rape is suggested throughout the short film, but the rape scene isn't physically shown)

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. (The only violent part of our film is the evidence of the rape on the face of fiona when she's wakes up to the aftermath of the party)

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