Classification - Planning

Although my music video is based around the romance genre, there is a narrative twist on the genre itself making it a slightly darker romance containing grief and bereavement. Conventionally in a darker romance there is a large amount of music videos that contain adult themes that wouldn't be suitable for a younger audience as they may not understand the themes of the narrative. Due to this i have decided to have a classification age of 12 as the storyline is more suited to an older audience.

According to the BBFC:

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. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a 12 rated video work.

There may be nudity, but in a sexual context it must be brief and discreet.

Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Moderate sex references are permitted, but frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.

As a result i believe that my music video production fits into the guidelines of a 12/12A.