Further Research Into Classifications, Age Ratings and Restrictions

I decided to do further research into age restrictions on films and why they are important and I came across some interesting findings. The BBFC regulates and monitors films to give parents and carers a guide on what is appropriate for their child and if certain content can be harmful or disturbing to them. 

 A number of studies have shown that children who are exposed to graphic, violent and sexual scenes will be affected negatively one way or another. This is because children take in what they see, hear and will remember them throughout their lives. Children under a certain age (usually below 15) are unable to differentiate between fact and fiction especially when watching films of a violent nature e.g. horror and may even attempt to copy these things that they have been exposed to.

Experts in this field have come to the conclusion that children who are exposed to regular scenes of violence will carry feelings of resentment, anger and will find it very difficult to empathise with others as they have become immune to the pain and suffering that they have seen.

I also came across a magazine called ‘Digital Parenting’ that had some useful information on this topic and felt it worth reading and blogging about. Below are the images attached. 

From this, I will ensure that the content in my trailer is suitable for people 15 and over and will follow the BBFC's guidelines on this classification as closely as I can. When the final product has been uploaded to YouTube, I will also be putting on an age restriction which will only allow people 15 and older to view the content.