BBFC Letter

Bbfc letter from Christen Saptou

BBFC Research

BBFC stands for British Board of Film Classification- it is not a government organisation, their founds come from the film industry and they are also responsible for national classification and censorship of film in the UK.  

Legal Backing: When age rating any work the BBFC take into account the following

Human rights act 1988 - This act permits such restrictions of freedom of expression as are 

prescribed by the law, also protection of health and morals.

The licensing act 2003 - This act is for cinemas, and includes the condition requiring the admission if children (under 18) to any film to be restricted in accordance.

The video recordings act 1984 - This act is about the films with illegal drugs, and violent behaviours, protecting children and vulnerable people being influenced.

The sexual offences act 2003 - This to show that it is illegal to expose oneself with intent to cause 

alarm or distress, consent on filming sexual gratification.

BRITSH BOARD OF FILM CLASSIFICATION (BBFC) RATINGS SYSTEM:

U  - Universal. Suitable for everyone, and contains no content unsuitable for children.

PG - Parental Guidance. Contains content unsuitable for younger children.

12A - Cinema rating only. Those aged 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

12 - Unsuitable for under-12s. No sales to anyone under the age of 12.

15 - Unsuitable for under-15s. No sales/entry to anyone under the age of 15

18 - Unsuitable for under-18s. No sales/entry to anyone under the age of 15

R18 - Restricted to licensed sex shops and cinemas only. No sales/entry to under-18s or distant sales         via telephone and internet.

Documentary Finale Pitch.3rd time's a charm (feedback included)

Most of their life they've known each other. In total they've spent 24 years in a relationship in which 4 years they dated, 2 years they were engaged and 18 years married with many more years to come. Their background story is like any other plot for a fairytale. She was the girl next door and he was the guy falling for her. you could ask whose fairytale was this his or hers? However soon or later the girl began to feel the same way. They shared each others hopes, dreams and firsts together. You could say match made in haven who spend there lives, living happily ever after.
That's how reality is right 'simple' when it comes to the matters of ones heart?
Trick Question
I wanted to find out what happened between the perfect scenes you know the ones that's scripted out or never written in a book.

Who would I interview?
Mrs Leonora and Mr Harold : They both were born and raised in South Africa. In 2001 they moved to the UK with their 5 year old to peruse Leonora's career in the medical field and to give their family a better chance in life. Now they both have thrived in their careers and have a second child. I could get in contact with them easily as they where my parents, in the interview I would want to keep the story about them before the kids came. To keep the story short and sweet and still have the sense of a fairytale; they never tale you what happens after they ride of into the sunset so why should I?

I could also interview friends and family, to share their insight in how these two make it work and to share some stories that the two might have forgotten.

Also I could interview a range of ages from 6 year olds to teens and to elderly to capture what fair-tales mean to them and if they can happen in everyday life.

Feedback:
The feedback for my 3rd pitch was positive as it is feel good short film, they liked the idea that they would be interviewed separately to see their individuality and if they have the same story or or anything else happened in between. Suggestions I got is I should get archive footage of them in their earlier days as well as the wedding day.

Documentary Pitch.2

Of the age of 5, he knew what he wanted to be, he wanted to go Pro and thats what his currently working towards.

Who would I interview?
Jemal: With such amazing talent at the age of 16 he signed with his first football club and is with them full time. This year his received a contract giving him the option to go and play in the USA, Thailand or to stay in the UK. Imaging getting paid at 16 for doing the career you always wanted and now having an opportunity to travel the world and do what you love while getting paid; and that big break being taken away from you because you only turn 18 in couple of months because legally you cant live by yourself anywhere if you under 18. Whats his next move? Thats what I would like to find out.
I've Known him for 3 years now so I could have reached out to him but unfortunately I lost contact with him due to technology problems with losing my contacts.