Certification

 

Suitable for 12 years and over

'Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.

The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.' -BBFC

I chose this certificate because the trailer would be able to be viewed on television after watershed or even early evening so most audiences would be able to watch the advert even though I am not planning on the the actual film being a 12A if the film ever became into a reality it would probably be certificated as a 15 because of some violence and scary scenes.

Suitable for 15 years and over

Horror

Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised -BBFC

Imitable behaviour

Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised. -BBFC

Language

There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest  terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable. -BBFC

Violence

Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. -BBFC

These guidelines I think apply the most to the advert I am intending on doing. The horror category applies for obvious reasons but mostly because in the film there would be strong threat from another character but no sadistic or sexual nature would be within the film.

 Imitable behaviour if any in the film would defiantly not be glamorised. If there was to be imitable behaviour it would be due to the back story of a character but even so personally I would not want to show any self harm or suicide.

 I chose the language category because there will probably be strong swearing in the film due to shock in small areas of the film and minor swearing all the way through but none in the trailer because of the certification.

 Violence in this film would not be gory as such although the main characters may be injured and thrown about; you will not see the complete goriness of it. I want to do this because to cause the effect of mystery and leave the audience questioning whether or not they died or not. The violence within the film is supernatural so the weapon will be shown but not necessarily the person/ thing doing it.

My Decision

The genre I have decided my trailer will be is horror, this is because personally it is my favourite genre of film and also practically it is the easiest to do. Romantic comedy would be a hard genre for me to do because I do not think I would be able to find many actors that would be willing to participate because they would feel uncomfortable doing romantic scenes. Action would not be a practical genre for me to do, because explosions and flashy cars are not in my price range also I doubt I could find any building to blow up and even creating model buildings will take too long to create.

Film Genre's

The following are 3 film genres that I am interested in creating a Trailer for:

Romantic comedy films are films with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, centered on romantic ideals such as that true love is able to surmount most obstacles. One dictionary definition is "a funny movie, play, or television program about a love story that ends happily".Another definition states that its "primary distinguishing feature is a love plot in which two sympathetic and well-matched lovers are united or reconciled".

In a typical romantic comedy the two lovers tend to be young, likeable, and apparently meant for each other, yet they are kept apart by some complicating circumstance (e.g., class differences, parental interference; a previous girlfriend or boyfriend) until, surmounting all obstacles, they are finally wed. A wedding-bells, fairy-tale-style happy ending is practically mandatory.                                                                                               Action  is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases. They occasionally have a resourceful character struggling against incredible odds such as, life-threatening situations, an evil villain, and/or being chased in several ways of transportation (car, bus, truck, etc.), with victory achieved at the end after difficult physical efforts and violence. Story and character development are generally secondary to explosions, fist fights, gunplay and car chases. The action genre is very fashionable at the moment with many comic books such as Captain America, X-men and Spiderman becoming films and having a large fan base as well as a large income within the box office.  Horror  films are designed to frighten and panic, cause dread and alarm, and to invoke our hidden worst fears, often in a terrifying, shocking finale, while captivating and entertaining us at the same time in a cathartic experience. Horror films effectively center on the dark side of life, the forbidden, and strange and alarming events. They deal with our most primal nature and its fears: our nightmares, our vulnerability, our alienation, our revulsion, our terror of the unknown, our fear of death and dismemberment, loss of identity, or fear of sexuality. Whatever dark, primitive, and revolting traits that simultaneously attract and repel us are featured in the horror genre. Horror films are often combined with science fiction when the menace or monster is related to a corruption of technology, or when Earth is threatened by aliens.

Brief

This year for A2 I must create:
A promotion package for a new film, to include a trailer, together with two of the folowing three options:

• a website homepage for a film
• a film magazine front cover, featuring the film
• a poster for the film

I have chosen to do the two highlighted options.