Project Detail

Room on the Broom

Name: Room on the Broom
Director: Max Lang, Jan Lachauer
Genre: Children’s
Released: 2012
Duration: 25 mins 40 secs

Magic Light Pictures

Synopsis

An animated film based on the children’s picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, Room on the Broom is a magical tale about friendship and family from Magic Light Pictures, the producers of the hugely successful The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child.

A story about a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone.

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Details

Year: 2012
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 25 mins 40 secs
Format: HDV
Director: Max Lang, Jan Lachauer
Producer: Michael Rose, Martin Pope
Co-Producer: Daryl Shute
Editor: Robin Sales
Screenwriter: Julia Donaldson, Max Lang
Production Designer: Studio Soi
Sound: Adrian Rhodes
Composer: Rene Aubry
Principal cast: Featuring the voices of Gillian Anderson, Rob Brydon, Martin Clunes, Sally Hawkins, Simon Pegg, Timothy Spall, David Walliams.
Production Coordinator: Barney Goodland

Genre

Children’s

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Magic Light Pictures Limited

63 Charlotte Street
London
W1T 4PG

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