The Film Advisory Board (R) "AWARD OF EXCELLENCE" seal is recognized worldwide, and featured in advertising and packaging for entertainment products suitable for viewing and use by families and children.  The Film Advisory Board (FAB) Rating System began in 1974 when Elayne Blythe was the first to use the symbols (L / V / N / S – Language / Violence / Nudity / Sex). In 1975 these symbols were included in Film Advisory Board's "Articles of Incorporation" and are now widely used by other organizations. The FAB Rating System was formed in 1988 at the request of independent video producers as a more informative and less costly alternative to the
MPAA(Motion Picture Association of America) rating system.  It has always been FAB's belief that consumers should go into a movie theater aware of what they are about to see and hear --- and that the same should apply to home video released.                                       

                                        THE FILM ADVISORY BOARD HAS SIX BASIC RATINGS

Description:

 

                                                   CHILDREN - Ages 10 and Under

                                                   Content Description: MPAA n/a

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                                                    FAMILY - All Ages

                                                    Content Description:

                                                    In some cases, as in historical pieces, may state 'violence in battle scenes' or '                                                            frightening for younger children'.

                                                    MPAA Equivalent:  G

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                                                    PARENTAL DESCRETION - Content Description Implies Age Suitablility
                                                    PD replaces M = Mature. Content Descriptions remain the same.

                                                    Content Description:

                                                    May state 'sexual innuendos / mild language / violence / substance abuse / some                                                        intense scenes'.  MPAA Equivalent:  PG

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                                                    PARENTAL DESCRETION MATURE - Ages 13 and Over
                                                    PD-M replaces VM = Very Mature. Content Descriptions remain the same.

                                                    Content Description:

                                                    May state 'brief nudity / sexual situations / strong language / violence'.

                                                    MPAA Equivalent: PG-13

                                                  

                                                   EXTREMELY MATURE - Ages 17 and Over

                                                   Content Description:

                                                   May state 'frontal nudity / sex / strong language / violence'.

                                                   MPAA Equivalent: R or NC-17 dependent upon content description.

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                                                   ADULTS ONLY - Ages 18 and Over

                                                   Content Description:

                                                   May state 'explicit sex and language / erotica / extreme nudity'.

                                                   MPAA Equivalent: Equivalent to the 'X' rating for pornography. Content description                                                       may read 'male and female frontal nudity, explicit sex acts with penetration'.AO                                                             Rating Meaning Modified 3/03. Was originally listed as an equivalent to the MPAA's                                                     NC-17.

 

Additional Content Descriptions may include:

• Mild Language                    Strong Language                            Nudity

• Brief Nudity                         Violence                                          Graphic Violence

• Violence in fight/war scenes                       Frightening for younger children

• Sex                                      Erotica                                            Sexual talk

• Implied sex                          Explicit sex                                      Some sex scenes

• Sexual innuendos                Substance abuse

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The Film Advisory Board Rating System for films is the only "Official" professional rating system other than the MPAA… so why are "Direct-to-video" production companies wasting time and money?

FAB's Rating System is COST and TIME EFFECTIVE with rating services based on running time…NOT negative costs! As an example, a 90 minute film rating cost just $1,000.00!

Our rating system is featured on Videos / Films / Tele-Features from:

TURNER HOME ENTERTAINMENT ~SHOWTIME NETWORKS INC. ~PRISM ENTERTAINMENT

FOX ~  LORBERHOLLANE CORPORATION  CITY LIGHTS

QUEST ENTERTAINMENT ~ATLANTIC RELEASING CORP.~VIDMARK / TRIMARK

MUTUAL GENERAL FILMS~TRIBORO ENTERTAINMENT~ACTIVE HOME VIDEO

ACADEMY ENTERTAINMENT~CINETRUST~REPUBLIC PICTURES

INDY VIDEO ASSOCIATES~GOODTIMES HOME VIDEO~VIVID VISUALS VIDEO

IMPERIAL ENTERTAINMENT~MONARCH HOME VIDEO…AND OTHERS

CINEVEST ENTERTAINMENT

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FAB is membership supported, with members of all ages and all professions.  The membership also contains a young adult group and an actors group.  If you are interested in learning more about membership please contact us at  Email:  filmadvisoryboard