Alberta Film Classification office
This office rates films and trailers before they are released, licences distributors and gives information on film ratings.
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Responsibilities
Alberta Film Classification is the Government of Alberta office responsible for rating films before they are shown to the public. The mandate is to assist Albertans in making informed and responsible film choices. We operate under the Film and Video Classification Act and Regulations of the Province of Alberta.
Alberta Film Classification is responsible for:
- rating films
- rating film trailers, commercials and public service announcements (PSAs)
- sharing information about film ratings
- licensing film distributors
Contact Alberta Film Classification
Phone: 780-427-2006 (Edmonton)
Fax: 780-427-0195
Email: filmratings@gov.ab.ca
Toll free: dial 310-0000, then the number
Mailing address:
140, 4211 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6J 6L7
Contact the Director
To contact Paul Pearson, Director, Arts Services:
Email: paul.pearson@gov.ab.ca
Phone: 780-907-5516
Social media
You can see the latest Alberta film ratings as they are published by following us on Twitter at @abfilmratings.
Connect with us
We want to connect with Albertans interested in film content and ratings. Learn how you can get involved in film classification in Alberta.