BBFC’s Create the Card Competition 2024 – United Kingdom

Design Top Tips

• As the design will become the official Black Card for the film, please ensure children leave a space for the age rating symbol, film title and BBFC content advice. They will add other important information (the signatures of the CEO and President, in the other important information (the signatures of the CEO and President who approve each decision, the film’s unique code, and the BBFC logo).
  • Bright, colorful designs that fill the box will produce the best results
  • Any medium can be used: felt tip, crayon, paint inks etc. Coloring pencils can be used, but they don’t tend to show up the best on the big screen, so they recommend using pens instead
  • No glitter
  • If creating a collage, please do not make the sheet thicker than two pieces of paper.
  • Please don’t fold the artwork, use staples or sello tape
  • Avoid metallic finishes over large areas
  • Most importantly, make sure the design is inspired by the Sonic the Hedgehog universe

Who will decide on the winner?

• The BBFC Education Team will select the long list, but the final shortlist will be decided by BBFC staff and Paramount Pictures UK staff. The CEO, David Austin, and The President, Natasha Kaplinsky, will choose the winning design. They’re also delighted to have some special guests from Paramount Pictures UK co-judging the competition and sitting on the panel.
• The entries will be judged on creativity, originality, and innovation so make sure designs channel Sonic the Hedgehog’s energy and reflect the world of the Sonic the Hedgehog Universe.
• Not only will the winner see their Black Card on the big screen in front of every UK cinema screening of the film. They will also receive a BBFC goody bag, along with some film merchandise. They will also need to be available on Tuesday 10 December to come to London and be part of a special winner’s day experience (all expenses covered).
• Ten runners up will also receive a BBFC goody bag.

Eligibility Criteria

• The competition is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, aged 4-11, except BBFC employees and anyone connected with the promotion.
• The BBFC is the promoter of the competition and responsible for prize promotion.

Application Requirements

• Entries should be posted to ‘Create The Card Competition, BBFC, 3 SoHo Square, London, WD1 3HD.
  • Each entry must include the following on the back:
    • Child’s name
    • Child’s age
    • Child’s school (if applicable)
    • A parent guardian teacher name
    • A parent guardian teacher phone number
    • A parent guardian teacher email address

For more information, visit BBFC.