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Film Classification News
The Exhibition of Older Films in Theaters Print E-mail

Consumer Protection BC is responsible for enforcing the Motion Picture Act in the Province. We classify general release films and license the motion picture and video industry. We also educate the public with film content information so they can make informed viewing choices for themselves and their families. All exhibited films are required by law to be classified.  Did you know that last year we classified 998 films and we waived the fee for 55% of those films?

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Title Transfer Update for General Release Distributors Print E-mail
{March 7, 2012} The exhibition of older films in theatres is becoming more common and we would like to clarify a few things regarding film approvals and title transfers.

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New Policy To Publish Enforcement Actions Reminder Print E-mail

This is a reminder of the notice published in October 2011 stating that Consumer Protection BC has implemented a new policy to publically share information about our licensing and enforcement actions.

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Digital Prints Now Accepted for Classification Print E-mail

{January 25, 2011} Consumer Protection BC is pleased to announce that we have installed a digital projector to accommodate film distributors. We will begin accepting digital prints for classification effective immediately.

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