P5 Certification Classification Based on Feedback

Questionnaire

In order to gain a range of opinions with regards to certification of my production, I conducted a viewer questionnaire and a focus group, in order do gain both qualitative and quantitive data. Below shows my viewer questionnaire, in which i gained 32 responses. Each person watched the film beforehand, then completed a number of questions related to the certification of 'Wasted'. 

Focus Group Feedback on Certification 

 

Summary of Discussion and Questionnaire

After thoroughly analysing the data provided by the viewer questionnaire and focus group, it revealed sufficient information that will help me the certification of my production. Firstly 90.6% of those who completed the survey selected it would be inappropriate for those under the age of four, immediately ruling out the 'U' category. The second question included slightly more variety in responses, however the majority (68.7) indicated the film would not be appropriate for those under the age of eight, which suggested a 'PG' rating would be more unlikely for this production.
Next, I asked whether there was clear reference to alcohol abuse within the production, once again the majority highlighted there was visible alcohol abuse, and thus 87.5% agreed with 9.4% selecting 'Maybe', still indicating this could be quite clear in the film. The following question asked if any scenes contained sexual references, with 100% selecting 'No', which means the categorisation could be closer to a 'PG'. Furthermore the questionnaire asked whether those watching felt it the content may be unsuitable for viewers under the age of twelve. 28.1% said the content would not be unsuitable, along with 9.4% stating it would 'possibly' be inappropriate. Finally, I asked viewers to select the most appropriate age certification for 'Wasted'.  62.5% indicated that it would be unsuitable for all categories under the age of twelve, and believed a 12 rating would be most suitable. In addition to this, 37.5% selected a 'PG' would be appropriate for the production.

From the feedback shown in the focus group, questionnaire and my knowledge of the BBFC's certification, I believe the most suited category would be '12'. This is because the content does contain a large reference to alcoholism and slight depression (although not overly clear), as well a scene involving the death of a character and detailed voice-overs that describe the situation.

Below shows the certification logo for the BBFC '12' category