Classifications and Conventions of Trailers

In class, we researched the conventions of trailers, and explored the BBFC to find out more about who they are and what they do.

BBFC: British Board of Film Classification

The BBFC is an independent, self-financing media content regulator. They operate transparent, consistent and trusted co-regulatory and self-regulatory classification, as well as labelling systems in the UK.

Their aim is to:

- Protect he public, especially children, from content which may have the possibility of raising risks
- Empower the public, especially parents, in order to make informed viewing choices
- Recognise and respect adult freedom of choice within the law
- Respond to and reflect changing social attitudes towards media content through proactive public consultation and research
- Provide a cost-effective, efficient classification service within our statutory remit

- Work in partnership with the industry to develop innovative service models to provide content advise which support emerging media delivery systems


After researching this, my group and I decided that we will target the audience of 18+