The Animal Liberation Film Festival (ALFF) provides Viewer Advice and a Rating for all films to help audiences make informed viewing choices.
Our in-house ‘traffic light’ rating system indicates the extent to which a film depicts animal cruelty — ranging from Green (cruelty is implied but not visually shown. It may appear in animated shorts), Amber (brief or contextual scenes of cruelty, suffering, death is shown) to Red (sustained scenes of animal cruelty or death is visually shown).
Where possible, we include additional context to help audiences understand the nature and duration of these scenes. A film may receive a Red rating even if scenes depicting cruelty are brief or limited in scope.
We also acknowledge that sensitivity to animal cruelty varies between individuals. Some viewers may find even implied or alluded cruelty distressing, while others may not. Our aim is to provide clear, compassionate guidance rather than definitive judgment.
Where applicable, Viewer Advice and Cruelty Ratings will be prominently displayed in each film’s listing on the ALFF website and program guide. We encourage audiences to review this information before booking tickets.
ALFF’s classifications are issued independently of the Australian Classification Board and are designed to reflect our commitment to transparency, compassion, and audience care. Unless otherwise indicated, our sessions are open to audiences aged 16 and over, and some films may contain graphic or confronting themes related to animal exploitation.
Cruelty, suffering or death is referenced, implied, or discussed but not visually depicted. Cruelty references may be animated.
Brief or contextual scenes of dead animals, animal body parts, and ‘meat’ are shown. There may be brief scenes of animal suffering.
Extended video - such as undercover investigation clips - of cruelty, suffering, or death is shown.