This article concerns with the background, implementation, public acceptance and evaluation of theapplication of classification system as film regulation by Kinoki, an alternative screening space inYogyakarta (2005-2011). The research adopted in this article is case studies. From the studies it is seenthat the implementation of classifi cation system at Kinoki is an eff ort to protect fi lm viewers, while theapplication itself is more as a guideline for the viewers, yet so far public awareness and acceptance to thissystem is limited.