The Production House
Red Letter Day Pictures produces original African narrative content for film and television, with a track record of both commercial success and international recognition.
Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Red Letter Day Pictures believes in the transformative power of African stories — culturally specific, emotionally universal, and built to travel. Led by creative producers René and Corné van Rooyen, the company develops and produces work across the full spectrum of narrative filmmaking, from intimate art-house cinema to commercially successful features and long-running television drama.
The company has delivered both critical recognition and box-office success. Hollywood in my Huis (2015), Vaselinetjie (2017), and Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor (2023) became major local hits, while Toorbos (2021) was selected as South Africa's official entry for the 93rd Academy Awards, placing the company firmly on the international stage.
In television, Alles Malan achieved record-breaking viewership for M-Net / MultiChoice, while Summertide became M-Net's first 52-episode English-language family drama, now streaming internationally on Acorn TV, AMC platforms, and Amazon Prime channels. The company combines strong creative leadership with disciplined budgeting and the producing expertise of Tascha van der Westhuizen.
Tascha van der Westhuizen
Tascha's credits include Dis Ek, Anna, Alles Malan, Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor, Summertide, and line-producing work on major titles including Blood & Water, Unseen, Ludik, Tali's Baby Diary, White Lies, and LIAR Botswana. With extensive experience in scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and multi-location production management, she is a trusted, solution-driven production leader in the South African and international screen industry.
Key Milestones
Toorbos selected as South Africa's official Academy Award entry
Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor becomes #1 at the South African box office
Summertide launches as M-Net's first 52-episode English-language drama
Summertide begins streaming globally on Acorn TV
