Certification RatingsU-This symbol stands for universal. This is suitable for any audience whether they’re 3 years old or 79 years old.This is used on movies which tend to be animation

PG- This stands parental guidance. This is suitable for general viewing but some scenes maybe disturbing for children.This is why is it advisable for parents to supervise their child and to decide whether the content is suitable.

No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age. A typical 15 film include following:

strong violence, frequent strong language, portrayals of sexual activity,strong verbal,references to sex, upsetting scenes.

Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy / rent an 18 rated video. No 18 rated works are suitable for children. They contain everything in a 15 but more intense. Such as they show the sexual intercource

Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child.

BBFC

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), before 1985 known as British Board of Film Censors, is a non-governmental organization, founded by the film industry in 1912 and is responsible for the national classification and censorship of films within the United Kingdom. Their job is to protect the public, and especially children, from content which might raise harm risks. Make people aware especially parents what the film is going to include. Recognise and respect adult freedom of choice within the law. Respond to and reflect changing social attitudes towards media content through proactive public consultation and research. To summarise, they decide what is appropriate and who for and represent it with ratings which normal is in age e.g. 12a.

Explanation

Reviewing these ratings and researching thriller movies, i can come to a decision to make my thriller movie rated at 15. This is because i believe under this age of 15 could disturb and distress the audience and therefore they may not be capable of handling this. Certification at 15 seems to be an ideal certification for my movie as many other thriller genres are based around this certification. Furthermore, it seems to be more appropriate to make it at this age due to the maturity in addition to them being able to ‘handle’ the movie.