Film classification

When my group and I were deciding on a rating for our film we were torn between a '12' or a '15'. After looking at the BBFC website we deciding on the rating '15' for our film.

We decided not to have our film a rating of '12' because...

Although their isn't any violence in the opening two minutes of the film, as our main protagonist is a drug abuser there would more than likely be violence. Also a major part of the film would be the patient dying due to being prescribed the wrong drugs by the protagonist. This would mean that blood and injuries would have a major part in the film and therefore our film wouldn't suit a rating of a '12.'

Although their isn't any strong language in the two minute opening, as the psychiatrist is a drug abuser strong language may be used in the film therefore a '12' wouldn't be a suitable rating.

Although drugs would not be glamorised in our film as our film would show the side effects of drugs which would hopefully discourage people from taking them, they would still have a major role in the film as our protagonist is a drug abuser. 

After much consideration we decided to rate our film a '15' because...

In no way are the drugs in our film encouraged. Our film actually shows the unpleasant side of drugs so our film would fit the rating '15.'

Side Effects also influenced our decision to rate our film a '15' as the films have similar themes. 

Evaluation

The other week I started my Media Evaluation. Below is the Evaluation questions and Criteria.

Media showcase

Today my group and I showed our 2 minute film opening at the media showcase. It was really good to hear what other people thought about our film opening. We also got to watch the other film openings and the A2 music videos which was really great. We look forward to reading the feedback written on the feedback sheets.

Speech for Media Showcase

In the lesson today my group and I had to decide on a speech for one of us to say to introduce our 2 minute film opening at the media showcase. The speech we decided on is about 2 minutes long and gives some background information on our film opening. My group and I hope that when people have finished watching the film opening they will be intrigued to find out what happens next. If this happens my group and I will have successfully completed our task.

Mac 5's Showcase picture

Below is mac 5's Showcase picture that has been put on the poster for the media showcase evening. The showcase is on Monday 16th March and we're all really excited to showcase our two minute film openings and see the other groups films as well.

Mac 5's final 2 minute film opening

On Friday my group and I finally finished our 2 minute film opening after many hours spent filming and editing. Below is our film opening.

 

2 minute film opening is finally finished

On Friday my group and I finally finished our 2 minute film opening. We finished off the title sequence and had to take out a scene with a continuity error. I will be uploading a video explaining more information about Fridays lesson soon.