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Axel Scheffler

Axel Scheffler is a writer known for work in film and television. Explore films and TV shows written by Axel Scheffler on ScreenUK.

Films and TV shows written by Axel Scheffler

An animation of two white children on top of a flying orange winged monster
Film

Zog

The sixth BBC Christmas adaptation of a Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler picture book features a phenomenal ensemble voice cast.

Animation of a dog chasing a brown stick with a face running away
Film

Stick Man

Screenwriters Max Lang and Jeroen Jaspaert masterfully adapt this gripping and delightful story to screen.

Animation of a large brown furry creature with long teeth, yellow eyes and wart on his nose, gently holding a small mouse
Film

The Gruffalo

Co-directed and adapted to screen by Max Lang and Jakob Schuh, this charming adaptation is both Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated.

Animation of a grey bearded man with a grey tabby cat on his shoulder
Film

Tabby McTat

From the team responsible for the Oscar-nominated animation, The Gruffalo, follow the action-packed life of a busker’s cat.

Animation of two red space creatures facing two blue space creatures across a dividing line of red and blue stones
TV

The Smeds and the Smoos

Samantha Cutler and Daniel Snaddon co-direct this magical animated short that teaches children the damage of ignorant prejudice.

Animated image of a worm wrapped around the head of a mole, and various other creatures surrounding them and smiling including snails and frogs.
TV

Superworm

From the creators of The Gruffalo comes a story about a super-long and super-strong worm.