Thursday, 3 October 2013

Film certificates.


 'PG – Parental Guidance Suggested'
PG means that a child need perental Guidance while watching a film, because some material may not be suitable for children.Parents are urged to give parental guidance and contains some material that parents might not like for the young children.


Such films may contain only mild violence, language, drug references, brief nudity and/or implied sexual activity.

 Another Certificate that is related to PG is 'Parental Advisory', Which is basically the same as PG.

PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned.


Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious and contain some material that parents might not like for their children 12 and under.
Such films may contain violence, some suggestive material and nudity, some sexual situations, infrequent strong language and/or soft drug use.

12.
Nobody younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.(Home entertainment) But when it comes to films anyone under 12 cannot see the film. 


12A
Films under this category are considered to be unsuitable for very young people.(Cinema only) Those aged under 12 years are only admitted if accompanied by an adult, aged at least 18 years, at all times during the motion picture. However, it is generally not recommended that children under 12 years should watch the film. Films under this category can contain mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, moderate swear words, infrequent strong language and moderate violence, sex references and nudity. Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sexual violence may be implied or briefly indicated.


15
Nobody younger than 15 can watch a film in the cinema with this rating. Films under this category can contain adult themes, hard drugs, frequent strong language, strong violence and strong sex references, and nude scenes without graphic detail. Sexual activity may be used but without any strong detail. Sexual violence may be shown if discreet and justified by context.

18
Nobody younger than 18 can watch a film in the cinema with this rating. Films under this category do not have limit on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs areused, and explicit sex references along with detailed sexual activity are also allowed. Scenes of strong real sex may be permitted if it fits. Very strong, gory, and/or sadistic violence is usually permitted.



In conclusion, we have decided to make our films rating a 15, this is because we could have some heavy gore, strong language and some horrific moments, we did consider putting the rating up to 18 but then we thought with 15 we could have a wider range of viewers.



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