Ofcom

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/

Ofcom in the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries which means that whilst the ensure competition can thrive, they make sure that the people in the UK get the best from their communications and are protected.

Ofcom deals with:
- radio broadcasting
- TV broadcast

The TV broadcast licensing is the only aspect of Ofcom that will apply to my production. If I had chosen to have a radio advertisment for one of my ancillary products, the radio broadcasting license would also apply.

Ofcom states that nothing can be overly offensive and could encourage criminal acts. This will affect my film as the plot is based on gang crime and is likely to cause offence if the charcacters involved in the attack and at the end of the film when the audience hears a gunshot which suggests that Matthew has shot and potentially killed Felix. I am intentionally going to add a sound clip of police sirens to the end of the film to ensure that the audience who see the film would not be influences by believing they would be able to get away with a similar crime.