Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.
Unambiguous message, unpretentiously inventive animation and a blackly comic tone.
Warning children not to play near 'dark and lonely' water, a horror film style look and voice-over is used in this film to highlight the dangers.
With its simple and iconic imagery this was public information film at its most sensational: expensive special effects and high-concept production design brought public information filmmaking into the realm of state-of-the-art corporate advertising. The film was the result of a £5 million cinema and television campaign aimed at combating the growing spread of HIV and AIDS. With restrictions around the overt promotion of condom use on television and a growing chorus of moral campaigners promulgating their own agenda, the straightforward and doom-laded approach was probably the only viable option for campaign mastermind Sammy Harari. But the result was a hard-hitting and memorable campaign which undoubtedly fulfilled its brief of pervading public consciousness. There are two versions; the one shown in cinemas did not feature John Hurt's famous voiceover.
A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.
Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".
Government information film on how to get maximum wear from a man's suit, narrated by one such suit in the form of an autobiography.
The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.
Zippy public information animation on how to keep up with the Joneses - by getting a rebate on rates.
Sid James learns of the joys of owning a budgerigar.
A former Doctor Who returns to Earth to deliver a road safety message.
A doctor talks about the number of injuries and deaths resulting from automobile accidents.
Featuring the voiceover of Sir Anthony Hopkins, this public information film from the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society starts out rather innocently with beautiful hand-painted animation. It describes how once a year a large group of pilot whales swim to a small group of islands known as the Faroe Islands.
Environmental PSA by Bill Plympton.
A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.
The effortlessly comic abandons the stress of his city job to work on a farm.
Explains the first aid treatment for burns and scalds to relieve pain, to prevent or treat shock, and to prevent infection. Discusses the different types of burns and demonstrates the proper treatment for each. Shows applications of appropriate bandages and cover dressings, and emphasizes the correct and prompt treatment for physical shock.
Thud and Blunder learn what not to do while in a coal mine.
Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.
A dancing radio stops partying to transmit an announcement on fuel conservation in this WWII cartoon short.