Louis Pretorius is a screenwriter, director, and producer known for creating and writing for several stage plays and television series. He has penned and directed for some of the most acclaimed South African shows in the past few years, such as DIE BOEKKLUB (2016) which earned an award for Best Achievement in Scriptwriting at the 2017 SAFTAs, co-created FYNSKRIF (2018) which was recognized for Best Television Script at the WGSA Muse Awards in 2019, and he produced KOMPLEKS (2020) and FRAKSIE (2022). Louis has recently executive produced and created Netflix’s first ever Afrikaans TV series TUISKOMS (2025) showcasing his multifaceted talent and authentic way of storytelling. TUISKOMS debuted in Netflix’s Top 10 during its opening weekend in March 2025. Through his plays and television series, Louis Pretorius’s work promotes and explores themes of diversity, enriching visibility on a national and international platform fostering exceptional storytelling that resonates with local and international audiences.
Louis has many original projects, and is a writer and director for hire.
Represented by Aoife Lennon-Ritchie
