Film Rating Classification

Film Classification

What does U mean?

The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range.

What does PG mean?

PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

What does the 12A symbol mean?

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. Watch our video about 12A.

What does the 15 symbol mean?

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.

What does the 18 symbol mean?

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.

What does R18 mean?

The R18 category is a special and legally-restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. R18 videos may not be supplied by mail order.

For full details of the legal restrictions for these works click on the BBFC Guidelines document below.

Locations

Location

We created a questionnaire asking random people from the public asking where they thought the best locations/settings for a thriller film would be. The results from the questionnaire showed a clear favourite in the Woods/Forest and joint second a tunnel and a churchyard. From the results we took from the questionnaire we decided to incorporate all of the top 3 locations within our thriller. Using these three locations would help attract viewers to watch thriller as we have taken information given to us straight from our consumers.

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Story Board

Our Story Board

Before going out and creating our thriller opening we had to create a storyboard. This would allow us to work more efficiently when going out to film as we knew exactly what we were going to film. The storyboard is made up of very basic pictures with a little bit of writing that tells us: 

• The Location
• Actors Being Used
• Camera Angles
• Props Being Used

Information About My Thriller

Information about the thriller opening sequence

Information

Group: James West and Oran Swales

Locations: 

- Chipperfield Church 

- Countryside around Chipperfield

- Aldenham school

- Underpass outside Rickmansworth train station

Actors:

-Shammi

-Isabelle

-Luca

-Oran

Equipment used:

-Camera

-SD Card

-Charger

-Tripod

Props Used:

-Mask

-Knife

-Stage Blood

-Photographs of victims

-Lighter

-Bunch of Flowers

-Bag

-Gloves

-Incinerator bin

Questionnaire

Audience Research

I went out and asked 20 random individuals about things to do whilst planning my own thriller film. These questionnaires have given me quantifiable data which I can refer to when producing my own opening to a film.

The first question that we asked our audience was where is the ideal location for a thriller film? The top answer that we received was a woods\forest. This setting is used within many films such as the Cabin In The Woods.

To make our thriller film more appealing people suggested that we merge a sub-genre with our thriller. The questionnaire showed us that people felt that the best mixture would include psychological and action.

The villans within thriller films play a big part. Getting the right type of villan could determine the success of our opening. The top three types of villans that people suggested within our questionnaire were Stalkers, Murderers and finally a Psychopath.

Art Of The Title 2

Art Of The Title - Fury

Immediately as the opening begins we are able to tell that this film is going to be a dark and brutal film. The black screen begins to build up the tension and keeps the audience as to what is going to happen within this particular film.

The first names shown within the opening is David Ayer, he was responsible for writing and directing this film. having his name shown first gives us an idea as to how important he is to this film.

In this scene we see the terror and horror as to what is happening and what we are going to expect from this film. The dark blurry screen gives us the impression that this film is set in the past most likely at the time of a war.

The second names that appear on the screen a the three individuals who produced this film. Again putting them second before the actors within the films shows how important the producers are to the film.

We are able to tell that this film is going to be a success from the name Brad Pitt. Having an actor of his calibre immediately gives the audience some sort of attraction as they are now guaranteed good acting within this film.

The use of this image within the opening gives the audience some sort of clue as to what they can expect from this film. Again you are able to take clues from the image and tell that this is set within the past in difficult times.

Seeing Brad Pitt's name twice within the credits shows his importance within the film. Having his name individually on the credits indicates that he is the main actor within this film.

Finally we see the title "FURY" having it in bold letters and decorated in flames tell us the name of the film as well as the tragic events that go on within this film.