BBFC  (British Board of Film Classification)

The BBFC are an independant company who have been classifying cinema films since 1912. They have nothing to do with the government.
They have an annual report, reviewing their decisions and and activities that had gone on that year.

BBFC classify films, so that viewers are age appropriate for the rating of the film. This supposedly stops young kids from watching movies that they shouldnt be watching, however in this day in age, netflix is one of the most popular sites for watching movies, therefore young kids can get access to movies that are illegal for them to view.

The BBFC analyses films and gives them an age appropriate rating. There is a criteria that they have to follow in able to rate the movies. They look for things such as drugs, inappropriate language, and violence and sex. This ensures children are protected against seeing content that they shouldnt be viewing. Before the rating is sent off, the chief executive team have to confirm that they have chosen the correct rating for the particular movie. Sometimes, they will need specialist opinions and help to decide ratings, as the movie doesnt fit the specific criteia that has to be followed.

The BBFC is not a profitable organisation, however does not work with the government in any way either, as it does not receive any subsndies from them ever. Its fees are made to just cover costs, meaning they make no money. Its only income is from the services they provide to classify movies or any type of programme. They do this by charging a specific amount according to the running time of the movie or DVD. However, the BBFC have to consult their viewings with many other departments such as culture and media before it gets officially publicised.

PRS (performing rights society)

PRS pay their members royalties and support them by hosting events for them and investing in new technology. Members use PRS to pay for their music in order to use it. Some of the royalties include cinema, tv, radio and theatre. They protect the music of writers, and fight against piracy of music.