The BBFC is the independent regulator of the film and video industry in the UK. The BBFC decides what age certificate a film is given – the main categories are U, PG, 12, 12A, 15 and 18.

When writing a film script and making a film it is useful to read the guidelines to see what is suitable for different ages. You may need to alter your script to make it more accessible to a younger audience.

Here are PDF files of the full classification guidelines and also separate files for each of the main categories which you can download and print off for quick reference:

BBFC Classification Guidelines 2009

U

PG

12/12A

15

18