Creative Producers
Two distinct creative voices united under one production house. Each brings a singular vision to African storytelling.
René van Rooyen
Writer · Director · Producer Co-Founder, Red Letter Day Pictures
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
Corné van Rooyen
Director · Writer · Producer Co-Founder, Red Letter Day Pictures
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
Tascha van der Westhuizen
Producer, Line Producer
Tascha van der Westhuizen is an accomplished producer and line producer with nearly two decades of experience across feature films, television series, and high-end international productions. Known for her hands-on approach, sharp budgeting skills, and calm leadership style, Tascha has built a reputation for delivering exceptional content on time and within budget. Her producing credits include the SAFTA-winning Dis Ek, Anna, the critically acclaimed kykNET family drama Alles Malan (S1 & S2), and Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor, which secured the #1 position at the South African box office in 2023. She also produced the 52-part M-Net family drama Summertide for Red Letter Day Pictures, currently airing on Acorn TV. Her line producer credits include Netflix originals Blood & Water (S1–S3), Unseen, and Ludik, Showmax's Tali's Baby Diary, M-Net's White Lies, and the first African adaptation of the global hit Liar in Botswana.
