Rene van Rooyen is a multifaceted creative professional, renowned for his impressive work as a director and screenwriter, with a notable achievement being the creation of "Toorbos", South Africa's official submission for the esteemed Best International Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards.
As the founder of the production company "Red Letter Day Pictures", Rene has played a pivotal role in bringing some of South Africa's most successful local films to the big screen, including "Vaselinetjie", which secured the #2 spot at the box office in 2017, and "Hollywood in my Huis", which ranked #5 in the same year.
Moreover, Rene's "Toorbos" achieved an impressive feat, boasting the second-highest rating at the box office in 2020, solidifying his reputation as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
