BBFC Film Regulation

1) What is the institution responsible for? How is it funded?

The BBFC runs a transparent, coherent, and trusted co-regulatory and self-regulatory classification and labelling systems in the UK as an independent, self-financing, and not-for-profit media content regulator.

2) Summarise the BBFC process in 50 words.

The BBFC Guidelines serve as the foundation for all rating decisions. They must take into account a variety of factors. The context in which an issue is discussed is critical to its acceptability, and the overall tone of a work may also influence the final decision.

3) What issues do the BBFC consider and why?

The following issues must be considered when determining the age rating: violence, sex, sexual assault, imitable behavior, drugs, horror, discrimination, and language.

4) Why did The Dark Knight generate a large amount of media coverage regarding its certificate?

Despite the fact that the experts who classified the film agreed that it met the Guidelines rules and regulations, there were a large number of public complaints about it. The public's reaction influenced editors to quickly edit the film, even though it was not accurate. Eventually, it was approved by the general public due to the lack of blood or graphic imagery.

5) What are the guidelines for a 12A certificate?

. Encouragement of potentially dangerous behavior that children are likely to imitate is not allowed. 

.  There is no glorification of practical or easily obtainable weapons like knives. 

. There is no support for anti-social behavior. 

6) The BBFC website offers an explanation of every classification it makes and detailed case studies on selected titles. Explain why Blinded By The Light was given a 12A certificate for cinema release.

Blinded By The Light received a 12A rating due to the lack of swearing/graphic imagery, but there was representation of racism.