What is the bbfc?
The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, non-governmental body which has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912 and videos/ DVDs since the Video Recordings Act was passed in 1984.
Age classification:
I feel my trailer will be classified as a 15 as,'At a 15 there can be strong threat and horror as long as there is no sustained focus on sadistic or sexualised threat.
Horror's normally have the age certificate which means;No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age.
15 films normally include any of the following:
• strong violence
• frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***').
• portrayals of sexual activity
• strong verbal references to sex
• sexual nudity
• brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence
• discriminatory language or behaviour
Limits to a 15 rating:
There are limits to making a 15 film though. At 15 there is no upper limit on the number of
uses of strong language (e.g. ‘f***’).
Occasionally there may be uses of the strongest terms (e.g. 'c***'), depending on the manner in which they are used, who is using the language, its frequency and any special contextual justification. However, continued or aggressive use will not normally be passed 15.
Are racial terms accepted?
There may be racist, homophobic or other discriminatory language, and the work could explore themes relating to this.
However, at 15 the work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
However, at 15 the work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
Sex and nudity?, Is allowed within this age classification however, as none of this will feature within my trailer (Film) i'm choosing not to focus of this part of limits within the classification.
To make sure that my trailer stays to the guide lines of a 15 I will print out and keep the document near at all times during the production so that my trailer doesn't drift into the wrong category and cause problems like lower than actual ratings that can get me as the creator in trouble.
To make sure that my trailer stays to the guide lines of a 15 I will print out and keep the document near at all times during the production so that my trailer doesn't drift into the wrong category and cause problems like lower than actual ratings that can get me as the creator in trouble.
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What are my legal responsibilities as a film creator, producer and distributor?
Actors/Actresses responsiblity's...
With regards to any actors or actresses that star in my trailer they will need to sign a contributor's release form, This gives me as the creator to market and distribute this film to an audience unknown to me.However, 'Release forms aren't necessary for anyone who appears as part of a crowd scene or fleetingly in the background of your film'.
This form however does have limits are states exactly how long they will be required to film the trailer and also how much money they are entitled to receive within the filming period.
The form also states the amount of credit they receive for preforming within the trailer.The form will 'state the position of the actor's credit(e.g. front or end credits) and whether it will appear on a single card in the on-screen credits. It should also state as to whether the actor will be credited on any advertising material'.
However it does also cover the creator as the actors/Actresses have to address any illnesses or current defects that can cause a problem when in the middle of production.
To combat this I will research templates for contributor's form and create one myself in order to hand to all of the actors/actresses that preform in my trailer,in order to abide by the BBFC's laws.
Child actor responsibility's
'Any child under the age of 16 needs a licence from their local authority to perform in any film'. This application will need to consent of parents, the Childs birth certificate and also a written statement justifying how many hours the child will work.
It is me as the creator of the trailer who will need to apply for the licence from the child's local authority and the parent of the child will have to supply me with the documents such as the child's birth certificate and a school letter authorising absence. This license to say the child can actor will need to be kept close to them while on set There are restrictions on how child actors can be used e.g. maximum time on set. Any child holding a licence is required to have a chaperone.
Within my trailer there will be no child actors/actresses proffering so I won't face any License troubles,the only thing I have to be careful about is that when I'm filming outside that no children are to be seen in the background,not even as an extra.
Location Agreements
'The UK Film Council website offers a range of information about filming locations in the UK. They offer links to the 12 Screen Agencies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Please note that there is separate information if you are making a Digital Short'.
However,recently been announced that the UKFC will cease operating in April 2012, when the BFI will assume the majority of its responsibilities.
When filming my trailer I will need to address locations fairly on because I know from previous knowledge that some locations such a parks belong to the council therefore may need there permission to film there.
This will involve looking around my local area, finding a location that suits the needs of my trailer and then finding out who owns it and whether they'll let me use it. 'You should always try to have a location agreement in place before you shoot on anyone's land'.
Some of my scenes will be shot outside and I have one certain location which is the boating lake that I feel will need permission in order for me to film there.In order to combat this I will write to the local council in order to get permission for me to film a small part of my trailer there.
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Insurance needed when filming
Insurance is an essential part of filmmaking. The basic insurance that I need will cover the health and safety me. If i loan a camera from my school the equipment, I will need to know what it is worth and get it insured accordingly. There are many other areas that I can look to have insured. For example, bad weather insurance covers you if you have to reshoot as a result of Mother Nature, but this is beyond most short film budgets.
Having insurance on your equipment is vital all risks of physical loss or damage to equipment including whilst in transit. 'Note that loss of equipment caused by theft from unattended vehicles or acts of fraud are usually excluded from your cover. Likewise damage to equipment caused by mechanical or electrical breakdown or general wear or tear is again not usually covered'.This can also help cover the footage from bing lost or any accidental deletes.
Employers Liability: To provide indemnity in respect of your legal liability to pay compensation for death, disease or bodily injury to employees arising out of and during the course of their employment.
Also this covers any accident thats occur on set.
Having insurance is vital as it can save us some serve payouts if something was to happen during production.
As I am not making an official trailer having insurance to cover potentially large payouts won't be required however, I now know the steps and precautions that will be needed when filming something more official.
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Payment
If this was an official trailer we would be looking a figures around £500-£1000 for cover for the UK and the rest of Western Europe. You will be looking in the region of £400 extra to extend to worldwide cover.
Credit to: http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification
http://filmlondon.org.uk/legal
http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/filmmaking/guide/production/legal-guide-production-agreements
What are my legal responsibilities as a film creator, producer and distributor?
Actors/Actresses responsiblity's...
With regards to any actors or actresses that star in my trailer they will need to sign a contributor's release form, This gives me as the creator to market and distribute this film to an audience unknown to me.However, 'Release forms aren't necessary for anyone who appears as part of a crowd scene or fleetingly in the background of your film'.
This form however does have limits are states exactly how long they will be required to film the trailer and also how much money they are entitled to receive within the filming period.
The form also states the amount of credit they receive for preforming within the trailer.The form will 'state the position of the actor's credit(e.g. front or end credits) and whether it will appear on a single card in the on-screen credits. It should also state as to whether the actor will be credited on any advertising material'.
However it does also cover the creator as the actors/Actresses have to address any illnesses or current defects that can cause a problem when in the middle of production.
To combat this I will research templates for contributor's form and create one myself in order to hand to all of the actors/actresses that preform in my trailer,in order to abide by the BBFC's laws.
Child actor responsibility's
'Any child under the age of 16 needs a licence from their local authority to perform in any film'. This application will need to consent of parents, the Childs birth certificate and also a written statement justifying how many hours the child will work.
It is me as the creator of the trailer who will need to apply for the licence from the child's local authority and the parent of the child will have to supply me with the documents such as the child's birth certificate and a school letter authorising absence. This license to say the child can actor will need to be kept close to them while on set There are restrictions on how child actors can be used e.g. maximum time on set. Any child holding a licence is required to have a chaperone.
Within my trailer there will be no child actors/actresses proffering so I won't face any License troubles,the only thing I have to be careful about is that when I'm filming outside that no children are to be seen in the background,not even as an extra.
Location Agreements
'The UK Film Council website offers a range of information about filming locations in the UK. They offer links to the 12 Screen Agencies in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Please note that there is separate information if you are making a Digital Short'.
However,recently been announced that the UKFC will cease operating in April 2012, when the BFI will assume the majority of its responsibilities.
When filming my trailer I will need to address locations fairly on because I know from previous knowledge that some locations such a parks belong to the council therefore may need there permission to film there.
This will involve looking around my local area, finding a location that suits the needs of my trailer and then finding out who owns it and whether they'll let me use it. 'You should always try to have a location agreement in place before you shoot on anyone's land'.
Some of my scenes will be shot outside and I have one certain location which is the boating lake that I feel will need permission in order for me to film there.In order to combat this I will write to the local council in order to get permission for me to film a small part of my trailer there.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Insurance needed when filming
Insurance is an essential part of filmmaking. The basic insurance that I need will cover the health and safety me. If i loan a camera from my school the equipment, I will need to know what it is worth and get it insured accordingly. There are many other areas that I can look to have insured. For example, bad weather insurance covers you if you have to reshoot as a result of Mother Nature, but this is beyond most short film budgets.
Having insurance on your equipment is vital all risks of physical loss or damage to equipment including whilst in transit. 'Note that loss of equipment caused by theft from unattended vehicles or acts of fraud are usually excluded from your cover. Likewise damage to equipment caused by mechanical or electrical breakdown or general wear or tear is again not usually covered'.This can also help cover the footage from bing lost or any accidental deletes.
Employers Liability: To provide indemnity in respect of your legal liability to pay compensation for death, disease or bodily injury to employees arising out of and during the course of their employment.
Also this covers any accident thats occur on set.
Having insurance is vital as it can save us some serve payouts if something was to happen during production.
As I am not making an official trailer having insurance to cover potentially large payouts won't be required however, I now know the steps and precautions that will be needed when filming something more official.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Payment
If this was an official trailer we would be looking a figures around £500-£1000 for cover for the UK and the rest of Western Europe. You will be looking in the region of £400 extra to extend to worldwide cover.
Credit to: http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification
http://filmlondon.org.uk/legal
http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/filmmaking/guide/production/legal-guide-production-agreements
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