Single file

Illustrates the problems concerned when a file is misplaced in an office situation - intended as training for public service employees, but is applicable in any office. Shows the worry and concern caused by inefficient methods of work, clutter, lack of interest and poor organisation in loaning, distributing and return of files.

Credits

production company

Australian Commonwealth Film Unit

producer

Gil Brealey

director

Robert Kingsbury

Duration

00:11:12:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1970

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

012923

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Office management

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Office practice

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Paper work (Office practice)

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Work practice

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Employees - Training of

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

U-Matic; Access Print (Section 1)

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan

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Australia, 1970

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