Similar to feature films, short films are also rated for specific audiences ranging from a U all the way to 18. I decide to look at different film certificate ratings (according to the British Board of Film Classification) so that I can rate my short film.
U - Universal
U rated films are suitable for all ages and the content of the film is suitable for children aged four and over.
PG - Parental Guidance
PG rated films are suitable for all ages however some scenes may be unsuitable for young children and it therefore normally aimed for children over the age eight years old. The film may also contain mild language, sex/drug references or contain mild violence as long as it matches the context such a fantasy violence which the children will know is not real.
12 and 12A
12 and 12A rated films are considered unsuitable for young children under the age of twelve and 12A films are considered ok for children as long as they are accompanied by an adult. 12 and 12A rates films may contain mild mature themes, discrimination, soft drug use, infrequent strong language, moderate violence, sex references and nudity.
15 - Only suitable for 15 years or older
15 rated films are only suitable for people who are fifteen or older. Films that are rated like this may contain adult themes, hard drugs, regular use of foul language and limited use of strong language, strong violence and sex references and mild nudity.
18 - Only suitable for 18 years or older
18 rated films are only suitable for adults meaning that there are almost no limitations for the content in the film and may contains strong violence, sex references, strong language etc.
Once I had looked at these ratings I decided that my short film would probably be rated as a 15 due to the violence in the film which may disturb some viewers under the age of fifteen.
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