P2. REGULATORY BODIES - BBFC

What is the BBFC?

BBFC stand for British Board of Films Classification. It is an organization that classifies cinema films such as the movie Sean of the Dead.

What does the BBFC regulate?

The BBFC regulates Video games and Films. The first example would be Sean of the Dead. Sean of the Dead was rated 15 because it has violence bad language and other 15 and older related content. The second example would be Grand Theft Auto. Grand Theft Auto is rated 18 because it contains sex, drugs, and other 18 and older content.

Who funds/organizes it?

The BBFC is funded by the film/game to give them a certificate for their film/game; once this is done they are able to show their film in the cinema. The organizers are the local authorities.

What pays for film classification?

The producer pays for the film classification to allow their film to be shown in the cinema. Money from the film is used to buy the certificate.

 Why do you think it was set up?

I believe the BBFC was set up because it protects young children from visual harm for example a 10-year-old watching an 18-year-old horror film containing blood and sex which is inappropriate, as they will not understand.

What do the different classifications mean?

The youngest certificate is U and the oldest certificate is 18+.

U

A U film is suitable for viewers 4 and over. It cannot contain illegal drugs, blood, violence, sex, and other over PG content.

PG

Unaccompanied children of any age may watch a PG film but should not disturb any children around 8 or older. It cannot contain any bad language unless approved by BBFC as historical or educational, no illegal drugs, sex, or bloody violence. No over PG content is allowed.

12/12A

Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’.

12A is only used for cinema purposes. The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work. Over 12 content is not allowed for example constant use of the F word is not permitted unless used mildly.

15

No one younger than 15 can see or buy/rent this video/game if certificated 15.

Drugs are allowed to be shown but must not show drug taking as a good thing.

Sex can be used but not strongly.

Over 18 content is not permitted for example fluent use of swear words.

18

No one younger than 18 may see this film or rent/buy if certificated 18 and over.

Any footage is permitted if the viewer chooses to watch the film.

Sexual nature can be very strong.

Law breaking can be shown.

Swear words can be used.

R18

To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18 years.

 Coraline 
The BBFC gave Coraline a PG because it has various horror elements to it which may scare U rated viewers. They make their decision based on the length, frequency, and detail of the scary scenes. Sound can also change the certificate of a film, so that is taken into consideration as well. PG certificate is given to films which are for general viewing but can be unsuitable for young children. Coraline is a fantasy/animation and most children favourite this type of movie because they can relate to it.

 

P2. DESIGN AND TARGET AUDIENCE

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Animation

Short:
For the Birds

Directed by Ralph Eggleston
It was first released on June the 5th at the Annecy Festival.
It was produced by Pixar Animation Studios which has produced films like Monster, Inc. Pixar Animation Studios is based in California, USA and was formed into a corporation in 1986 by as Pixar Animation Studios. They are best known for computer animation such as CGI. The target audience for (For the Birds) is generally for children but can seem funny and amusing by older audience members. The purpose of the animation is to entertain and amuse young audience members. It could also show the message of bullying and how "what goes around, comes around".   I like how even though it's only 3min 27secs long it still makes me laugh and provides a short memorable sequence you won't forget.

Film:
Tarzan 

Directed by Chris Buck and Kevin Lima and was first released in June 18th 1999. It was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Feature Animation. Walt Disney Feature Animation are based in California, USA and was founded October 16th 1923 and have created films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and so on. Walt Disney Feature Animation use both hand drawn and computer generated imagery techniques to create their movies. The film was created for older kids and young teens but have some aspects for older audience members. The purpose of the animation was to create entertainment while bringing a classic book "Tarzan of the Apes" alive on our screens. I really enjoyed this film because it was one of the first animation films I ever saw as a kid and the music just brought every scene to life. Music by Phil Collins.

Web Series:
Happy Tree Friends

Created by Aubrey Ankrum, Rhode Montjo, and Kenn Navarro. It was Developed by Rhode Montjo, Kenn Navarro and Warren Graff. Every episode was created using Flash animation. The program originated from America and grew in popularity so much that it came over to England and other countries.  It was aimed at adults due to all the blood and violence. It was created to prove that adults can watch animation and to provide entertainment. I used to watch this when I was younger and I liked how they mixed humour and violence very well.

TV Series:
Naruto

Directed by Hayato Date and first aired October 3, 2002. It was originally a Manga turned anime by the team Studio Pierrot who was founded in 1979. Their previos work consisted of anime programs like Magical Hat and The Burning Wild Man. They use computer generated imagery to create the programme. It was created mainly for boys as it contains Adventure, Action, and Fantasy. It has create background stories and you can really relate to Naruto as a person. The characters have depth and interesting stories which keep you engaged and wanting more.

Music Video:
 Directed by Jamie Hewlett and Pete Candeland and first aired 5th March 2001. The band was formed in 1998 and was an English musical, visual project. The band members are all cartoons and where created using 2D animation software. All of their songs videos are animated which in my opinion was a fresh new idea at the time. The genre for their type of music is alternative rock and alternative hip hop. I generally like this band as I used to listen to them when I was younger.