These various Departments all play a crucial role, in the classification process:

• Technical
• Information Services (IServ)
• Accounts
• Information Technology (ISys)
• Facilities
• Examining Support Services (ESS)

Submitted films, videos and DVDs are logged at reception by Facilities, IServ carry out any research that is required on a work and Technical measure the video/DVD and check the quality of the work (the Projectionists measure the films during the actual viewing process). Accounts then request payment from the distributor, after which IServ programme the work for viewing by examiners. A daily schedule or timetable is created by IServ on the BBFC's computer system that lists all the films and videos waiting to be examined. IServ also handle all queries from distributors. Technical are also responsible for maintaining an archive of every single video/DVD work that has been submitted to the Board, as this is a legal requirement. ESS ensure that the Examining Department runs smoothly at all times, and provides support to the Deputy Director. The Board also has Press/Communications and Personnel Departments that contribute to the day to day running of the Board. And of course our vital database would not exist without ISys, the IT division of the BBFC.

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