Homework-Max Carter

1.
When I think of a children's film the classification as either a 'U', 'PG' or even sometimes a 12. The content should be suitable for Children and Families. The film would usually contain little or no violence, the violence would most likely be slapstick and not violent. The film may contain at little bit of horror, but the scary sequences should be mild and infrequent. I usually think of Children films to be animated. Such as Disney films (Lion King)
A children's film must attract to both children and families, and contain humor for both audiences. For example there would be humor the kids would enjoy and then humor that the parents would understand and enjoy.

I think Home Alone is a film which both the parents and kids would enjoy.


2.
'U' - Universal (Suitable for all)
Suitable for four and above

Example of a U: Lion King

Discrimination- None

Drugs-None


Horror- Should be mild and infrequent 


Imitable behaviour- No potential dangerous behaviour in which children would copy.


Language- Very mild


Nudity- Natural nudity (Bikini, swimming trunks)


Sex- Just kissing or references


Theme-Must be sensitive and appropriate for young kids


Violence- Mild violence

'PG'- Parental Guidance

An example of a PG: Home Alone

Discrimination-Only if it is an educational or historical context

Drugs-Must be innocuous or carry an anti-drug message

Horror- Shouldn't be long or intense.

Imitable behaviour- No detail of potentially dangerous behavior in which children would copy.

Language- Mild bad language only

Nudity- Natural nudity, with no sexual context

Sex- Must be discreet and infrequent, mild sex references and innuendos only 

Theme- More serious issues acceptable (Domestic Abuse)

Violence- Moderate violence, if justified (Comedy, Fantasy, History)