Project Detail

Room on the Broom

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.

Details

Year
2012
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
25 mins 40 secs
Format
HDV
Director
Max Lang, Jan Lachauer
Producer
Michael Rose, Martin Pope
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

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Magic Light Pictures Limited

63 Charlotte Street
London
W1T 4PG

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