Film Age Rating - 15

After looking at the content and theme of my trailer and storyline, I have decided that it should be rated as a 15.

I got the criteria for what is and what is not acceptable for a film of certificate 15 off of the official bbfc website. I have highlighted the topics that may apply to my film. 

15 – 

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.

Drugs

Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must notpromote 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.

Nudity

Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but withoutstrong 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.

Language

There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’ or 'shit'). 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.

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.