Creative Producers

Two distinct creative voices united under one production house. Each brings a singular vision to African storytelling.

René van Rooyen
Cinematic Drama · Academy Award Submissions

René van Rooyen

Producer, Writer, Director

René van Rooyen's work bridges the deeply personal and the universally human. Known for lyrical, emotionally authentic storytelling and a strong cinematic sense of place, she is best known for Toorbos, South Africa's official entry for the 93rd Academy Awards and Golden Globes, and for her work on the UK/South African crime drama Catch Me a Killer (Amazon Prime/Britbox), starring Charlotte Hope, which was selected for Series Mania Panorama 2024. Most recently, she served as creator and creative producer on M-Net's 52-part family drama Summertide (AcornTV), further establishing her as a filmmaker with a rare ability to craft intimate, character-driven stories with broad international appeal.

Selected Works

Beter as Gister (2026)
Catch me a Killer (2023)
Alles Malan (2021)
Toorbos (2021)
Summertide (2024)
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Corné van Rooyen
Commercial Comedy · Television Series

Corné van Rooyen

Producer, Writer, Director

A master of commercial storytelling who proves that popular entertainment can be crafted with integrity and vision. Their work has dominated the South African box office, creating cultural touchstones that resonate far beyond the cinema.

Selected Works

Summertide (2024)
Beter as Gister (2026)
Alles Malan (2021)
Vaselinetjie (2017)
Sy Klink soos Lente (2016)
Hollywood in my Huis (2015)
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