I expected my film to fall under the rating of a 12A under the BBFC classification act when I first created it, due to moderate language and minor violence. The BBFC text for a 12A/12 states the following:
"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. To help them decide, we recommend that they check the BBFCinsight for that film in advance. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a 12 rated video work."
After reviewing my work I came to the conclusion that this statement was true, however the TV doesn't have a 12A, so therefore I would rate it a 12 instead. This was an easy classification to make due to the lack of major content in all fields, therefore making it between a PG and 12. This makes me choose the latter as children of 8 (what PG's minimum age represents) might not understand the content or might find it potentially offensive (due to use of moderate bad language and violence).
People who were shown the film in the screening also followed the trend of rating the film a 12 after reading the BBFC classification for it. Here are some of the comments from viewers of my short film about age rating and general feedback;
"The film looks like a 12 to me", "I think the effects are really good and the music makes it tense in places" - Penny
"The film has very limited violence and swearing, so It looks like a 12 or 12A", "I like the scene where the two students are running as the transition between both places fits perfectly" - Roger
"The film looks like a 12A to me", "I like the tense approach to the short film" - James
