BBFC Classification

BBFC's Goal:

- Protect the entire population, mainly children from potential harmful content.

- Helping parents make informed decisions on what they view.

- Provide a cost efficient service .

- Respect adult freedom of choice.

- Respond to changing social attitudes within the media world.

How does the classification work?

The most vital aspect is to protect children viewing harmful and disturbing content. Therefore the BBFC aim to give consumers the maximum information available so a clear and informative decision can be made on whether one would like to see a certain film, or if it is suitable for ones child.

This results in the BBFC watching all movies the whole way through and giving them a classification certificate based upon strict criteria such as factors like 'strong violence,' 'strong violence' and 'sexual scenes.'

Classification Stages:

U - Suitable for all (Mild/very limited/none at all; discrimination, drugs, imitable behaviour, language, nudity, sex, threat and violence)

PG - (Mild/very limited/none at all/some mildly accepted; discrimination, drugs, imitable behaviour, language, nudity, sex, threat and violence)

12/12A - (Very little and not used by a whole group, no promotion so that children will copy; discrimination, drugs, imitable behaviour, language, nudity, sex, threat and violence) Only people of aged 12 and over can see these types of movies, however if you are under 12 you can only see the movie if accompanied by an adult.

15 - (A lot accepted but some not as a whole such as discrimination however racist, homophobic and other themes are accepted. Sexual scenes and strong language is also allowed however lack of strong language and detail during sexual scenes is limited; discrimination, drugs, imitable behaviour, language, nudity, sex, threat and violence)

18 - (Mostly all accepted to strong and high levels, however categories such 'sex works' where real life sex is shown may be considered under the R18 category ; discrimination, drugs, imitable behaviour, language, nudity, sex, threat and violence)

Our Thriller BBFC Film Classification: South War

Thriller Key Words: Strong Langauge |  Strong violence  |   Strong threat

Our thriller 'South War' would class as a 15 as there will be strong language, violence and threat, however there will be no promotion on how weapons were obtained nor will there be any realistic views that could harm the public as its not common for any sound individual to join a mafia. Therefore, as a result of strong contextual subjects and scenes, but lack of realism and the promotion of how weapons and dangerous items were obtained means 'South War' is suitable for anyone aged 15+. 

'BBFC Official Classification of the movie 'SOUTH WAR' - 15 (suitable for persons aged 15+)'

Analysis of how our actors fit into the thriller sub-genre and how they will appeal to our target audience

In our crime-thriller we have three main actors:
* Dennis Callaghan = Ethan Rand
* Michael Callaghan = Aree Rand (father to Dennis)
* Brandon Callaghan = Elliot Sorsky (Uncle of Dennis)

Each of their roles:
Each of the the three characters are part of the 'Callaghan' family, this family business is the mafia. Brandon Callaghan (Elliot Sorsky) is the boss of the mafia and head the operations from inside an office. While Micheal Callaghan (Aree Rand) takes part in the main action and the killing of the victims and his role in our opening sequence is to take his son Dennis Callaghan (Ethan Rand) to his first mafia experience and to make his first kill. 

      Micheal Callaghan                                       Dennis Callaghan                                          Brandon Callaghan

Props we will Use in our Film

In our film we will be using numerous props which include a gun, a car, a phone, a sharpie, a notice board, rival gang mug shots & rope. All of these props will add to the effect of our film and hopefully enhance i and make it more realistic. In the film 'Goodfellas' they use a black pistol just like what we will use in our film. This is the gun scene in 'Goodfellas' and the photo next to it is the gun we will be using in our film.

In addition to this in the film 'Goodfellas' they use a car with a big trunk just like what we will be planning to use in our film. this is so that we can store a body inside of it and makes it seem more mysterious.

We will be using the phone to make calls from one area to another to confirm the death of a certain person. The sharpie will be used to cross off a member of the rival gang on the notice board to confirm his death. We believe this more effective than using words. The rope will be used to tie up the person in the boot. This is similar to 'Goodfellas' apart from the fact that 'Goodfellas' use tape to tie down a person.

Voice-Over Auditions

We have decided to choose Mr. Wood as the voice of an older Dennis Callaghan (Played by Jared Rand), this is because he conjured a great and contextually correct accent and he proved to fit into the role even creating new lines where he deemed necessary which bettered the script. Although Oliver Gotkine had his strengths too, we thought that Mr. Wood was much better.

How the script enabled us to visualise our characters feelings and emotions

Our script is a voice over from the perspective of the son Dennis Callaghan on how his first experience in the mafia changed his life forever.

Voice over: I was 16 when it happened, bored, useless and craving excitement. Boy did i not know what i was getting myself into. My family are notorious for their name, always have been. The Callaghan family. The name alone could get you anything you wanted in this town. The boss Brandon Callaghan, the most respected man in South London, could get you anything you needed. Thats why when i was first introduced to the family business, [Start Conversation (Muted)] i was so proud to work with my dad for the first time. We were driving late at night, when we heard a bang, i thought it was nothing, but that bang changed my life for the worse believe you me.

The script gives an impression of his innocence something which is something certainly not associated with someone who kills in the mafia. The line 'Boy did I not know what I was getting myself into' shows that he was young and didn't understand the family business which is quite sad as now when he is older he has this horrible past from a young age which is something that will always effect him. As a young boy 'he didn't know any better' and just looked up to his family who were very powerful in his town and when you the power that they have you want that for yourself but unknowing what costs it comes with. All these feelings that have been suggested throughout the script are confirmed in the last line 'but that bang changed my life of the worst believe you me'. The script helps viewers to sympathises with the boy in the opening sequence as it gives the impression he didn't choose this life but it chose him and now there is no getting away from the negative way it has effected his life. The mafia are known for being cynical and not showing mercy for their victims nut this is a special case and in the sequence the boy is shaking with and extremely worried loom on his face almost proving that this life wasn't for him in contrast to his dad who had clearly been in the business for years and showed no sympathy towards his son and feels that it is his duty to bring his son into the business just like his dad did for him.