final childrens' film

Our Film Classification

We are rating our film as a PG because it includes the following conventions:
It contains mild violence when one character is hit on the head by a brick and the other possibly distressing element is when the character turns green. However, the film is clearly child friendly and is aimed at a young age range due to the childish animation and friendly adventure story.

In Monster Inc there is harsh lighting and low lighting which helps to emphasize the atmosphere and mood. It creates a high amount of contrast and this heightens that mood of the sequence and the mood of the film. It has lots of establishing and medium shots which conveys the characters and the location. The characters in the costumes are different because it is an animated film. The viewer can see the monster form all the cartoony art work. These things depict the genre of the film which is a child's film this gives the audience a sense of a friendly, light hearted comedy film. 

In Harry Potter there is harsh lighting and hard lighting which shows the characters being evil which conveys the sense of the character and the role of the character. This is shown through a dark and spooky location. The different locations such as the dark woods, city, hogwarts all convey the genre of the film i.e. action fantasy. There are lots of reaction shots, tracking shots, close up shots mixed with an editing technique  such as short shot duration. These help convey  a sense of urgency. This is typical of a blockbuster action adventure film. 

BBFC Film Classification

U Classification


A U film should be suitable for audiences for 4 years years and over. The main objective they are trying to achieve is that is has a positive moral framework and should offer any counter balances to any violence.

Other aspects which are taken into consideration are:  

• No illegal drugs unless giving an anti drug message.
• No horror
• No inappropriate language
• No nudity or sexual behaviour
• Very mild violence is allowed for example in a fight between two characters
• No discrimination
• and sensitive themes must be portrayed.

PG- Parental Guidance

Any child is allowed to watch, however there are some aspects which are focused on 8 years and older. Parents are advised to take note of the content for safety precautions.

The following is accounted for when achieving the right certificate of the film:    

• Mild discriminatory language is acceptable in an educational or historical context
• Drugs maybe shown but show a suitable and appropriate message. 
• Mild horror is acceptable but only for a short period of time
• Discreet sexual activity and natural nudity is allowed. 
• The general theme must be sensitive and appropriate for young children and there must be mild violence.