PSA FROM THE VOID (2025)

After Dark

Colin Welland presents this public information film about the hazards of nighttime driving.

Hidden Wounds

The impact of lingering trauma on an ex-serviceman, triggered by sounds of everyday life.

Fair Rent

Power cuts, housing shortages and exorbitant rents – Aberdeen man goes head to head with his greedy landlady.

Cycle of Change

A young woman with PCOS, feeling isolated and frustrated, finds hope and resilience through a supportive women's NGO, transforming her journey from struggle to empowerment.

Granny Gets the Point

A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.

Zombie Door

Psychedelic Hanna-Barbera anti-drug PSA, ca. 1970. Created by Art Babbitt - he'd developed Goofy during his time at Disney.

Firework: Eyes

Stark 70s firework safety film which mixes the everyday and the uncanny.

It’s a Heart!

The Tin Woodman tells the circulatory story.

Dead Serious

Based on the book by Jane Mersky Leder, Dead Serious is an educational documentary that tackles the serious issue of teen suicide.

Simply Metric

A guide to going metric from the Central Office of Information on behalf of the Metrication Board.

The Story of Menstruation

A basic explanation of the purpose and process of menstruation, told largely with diagrams.

Gangs: Turning the Corner

This 60 minute video captures in a dynamic format the people and programs that are successfully turning the corner on gangs. Stories and examples from across the United States will highlight winning approaches to confronting the gang problem.

The Grain That Built a Hemisphere

This animated documentary outlines the history and importance of corn in North America.

The New Spirit

Animated documentary promoting timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes, demonstrated by Donald Duck's difficulties with his tax return.

The Winged Scourge

The Seven Dwarfs fight malaria.

Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks

This 1970s PSA-style short film titled ”Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks” combines b-roll footage and stop-motion photography to display the most common types of accidents and driving errors at rail crossings and how to avoid these errors

Robinson Charley

No man is an island, but Charley represents his nation in this economical cartoon tale of Britain’s economics.

Green Cross Code: Splink Launch

A former Doctor Who returns to Earth to deliver a road safety message.

Emergency First Aid Series: Accidental Poisoning

Discusses the dangers of accidental poisoning, particularly in children, due to household substances like cleaners and medications. It emphasizes the importance of identifying the product involved in the poisoning, recognizing symptoms, and taking immediate action. Key steps include diluting the poison with milk or water, calling for medical assistance, and bringing the poison container to the hospital. The document also highlights the risks of drug misuse and inhalation of toxic fumes, urging quick responses to emergencies.

Dr. Wise on Influenza

A hard-hitting public information film made at the height of the Great Influenza 1918-18.

Never Be A Victim

POLICE OFFICER JIM BYRNE, Canada's most honoured Safety Education Specialist brings you his famous TEN RULES, with which he has personally tested more than 25,000 students. Learn key strategies now taught in many schools and used by police working with the full NEVER BE A VICTIM Institutional Study Program. Develop your own personal streetproofing skills so you can train and test your family. Robert Gordon, who created this remarkable program in partnership with Metropolitan Police introduces this family video library against a backdrop of today's troubled society. TEACHING LIFE SKILLS FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY OFFICER JIM'S TEN RULES FOR STREETPROOFING • STRANGER MYTHS • ABDUCTION • BEING FOLLOWED • DANGEROUS PLACES • AVOIDING CARS AND VANS • GOOD TOUCHING-BAD TOUCHING

Dead on Their Feet

A road safety film for pedestrians in city traffic. Demonstrates typical unsafe practices.

Suicide Trail

Shot with a big cowboy nod to the Western genre, this road safety film shows the danger of speeding on an unknown country road at night.

Hassles and Hangups

Emphasizes positive attitudes and constructive solutions to help individuals deal with problems related to sex, drugs, self-image and interpersonal relationships.

David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill

A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.

PSA: FBLA

Two young lads finely dressed, are promoting Future Business Leaders of America. Giggles, tears, and enjoyment awaits.

Searching

A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.

A Feather in His Collar

Made for the Community Chests of America, Pluto demonstrates his community spirit by donating his collection of bones.

Seeing Through Commercials

Is it the outrageous claims? Or just the bad acting? This early media literacy film helps kids understand that that ads are trying to, well, sell them something. Kitschy good and super tasty, it's lipsmackin' fun!

The Heart That Changed Color

A short animated PSA, starring the Tin Woodman and Scarecrow from the land of Oz. They stop woodland animals from smoking a cigarette.

The Un-Calculated Risk

Produced by the American Red Cross Shows the things that can go wrong when people with little experience or training set off in canoes, rafts, and kayaks. Shows the dangers of underwater obstacles, treacherous currents, icy water, flow-through hazards, and unpleasant surprises around the bend. Stresses the need for pre-experience instruction as the best means for preventing accidents. Blue Ribbon winner, American Film Festival.

Thud and Blunder in "Knock-Off Time"

Thud and Blunder learn what not to do while in a coal mine.

Rate Rebates

Zippy public information animation on how to keep up with the Joneses - by getting a rebate on rates.

Check Fraud: Paper and Persuasion

Presents a check-passer describing the tricks of his trade. Explains how a conscientious check-out clerk can easily trip him up.

Safety In Offices

The U.S. Navy teaches workers how to safely work in offices.

Emergency First Aid Series: Burns

Discusses the seriousness of burns, categorizing them into three degrees based on depth and severity. First-degree burns affect only the surface layer of skin, while second-degree burns penetrate deeper and are more painful. Third-degree burns are the most severe, damaging skin, muscles, and nerves. First aid varies by burn severity, emphasizing the importance of cooling the burn, avoiding ointments, and seeking medical help for serious cases. Chemical burns require immediate washing with water, and specific procedures for eye exposure are outlined. Quick medical attention is crucial to prevent complications such as infection and shock.

Alcohol, the Brain and Behavior

Discusses the effects of alcohol on the brain and behavior, particularly in relation to driving. It explains how alcohol impairs judgment, perception, coordination, and vital functions by affecting different brain regions. Factors influencing blood alcohol concentration (BAC) include the amount consumed, body size, sex, and the rate of consumption. The video also debunks myths about sobering up and emphasizes the importance of allowing time for alcohol to metabolize before driving. Even at BAC levels considered legally impaired, individuals may not recognize their diminished capabilities.

Where Does It Get You?

The content emphasizes the importance of agility, stamina, and judgment in various aspects of life, including sports, academics, and everyday decision-making. It highlights the physiological effects of alcohol on the body and mind, explaining how it impairs judgment and coordination, which can lead to dangerous situations, especially when driving. The message advocates for self-discipline and moderation, urging individuals to make wise choices regarding alcohol consumption to maintain their physical and mental capabilities.