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08/10/2013

BBFC Announces Tariff For Amateur Filmmakers

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The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has announced a new tariff for short films made by film students or by first time filmmakers affiliated to a recognised funding scheme.
"The student short film tariff aims to enable filmmakers creating short films of up to 40 minutes as part of educational studies or funding schemes, to receive a theatrical age rating for their film, at a reduced tariff," a statement from the Board said.
The tariff follows a number of requests from student and first time film-makers looking to submit their short film for classification.
David Cooke, Director, BBFC said: "We have seen an increase in the number of requests for short films, created as part of film studies or funding schemes, to be submitted for classification. We're careful to advise students about seeking Local Authority permission to screen their short films in local cinemas, but many would like to receive an official classification and black card for their film.
"We hope by introducing a reduced tariff for these short films we can meet this demand and enable those studying film, or receiving funding to make films, to secure wider theatrical distribution for their work."
The student short film tariff is available at £50+VAT for films of up to 20 minutes and £100+VAT for films of 20 to 40 minutes.
The film must not be a trailer, advert, music promo or similar and must have been created through a recognised funding scheme or training initiative, no more than two academic years prior to the date of submission to the BBFC.
The full criteria for the BBFC student short film tariff, can be found on the BBFC website.
www.bbfc.co.uk
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