Apply for a film classification

To apply for the classification of a film you must apply in writing to the Licensing Team.

You can email Licensing@eastsuffolk.gov.uk  or write to us at:

Licensing Team
Riverside
4 Canning Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 0EQ

An application for classification should include the following information:

  • name of the film maker
  • a brief synopsis of the film
  • running time of the film
  • any recommendation as may have been made by the filmmaker upon age limit for the intended audience for exhibition of the film
  • information identifying the material within the film considered by the exhibitor to be likely to have a bearing on the age limit for the audience for exhibition of the film
  • language spoken in the film and whether there are subtitles in English
  • details of how any age restrictions will be enforced.

All requests should be accompanied by a copy of the film(s) either in DVD format or have a link to the film.