THE TEAM
Sean Else is a dynamic figure in South Africa’s entertainment, construction, and innovation sectors. With a Drama degree from Tshwane University of Technology, Sean's early career saw him acting in award-winning stage productions, films, and TV series. In 2005, he launched Mozi Records, producing multi-platinum artists Bok van Blerk and Lianie May, with numerous hit songs like De La Rey and Ons Vir Jou Suid-Afrika, which became cultural anthems.
He then co-wrote successful musicals like Ons Vir Jou (the most successful Afrikaans musical in history), Shaka Zulu, and Jock of the Bushveld, while producing hit theatre shows. Sean made his mark in film with Platteland, which became the highest-grossing Afrikaans film on its opening weekend, and SPUD 2 starring John Cleese. His critically acclaimed film Blood and Glory won several awards globally and was selected for prestigious festivals like CAMERIMAGE.
Recently, Sean co-produced and directed Agent, a Netflix and Canal+ football drama series, further expanding his global presence.
In addition to his entertainment success, Sean is also an inventor. His patented product, CameraBox, is making groundbreaking strides in the operations of the South African Department of Home Affairs, streamlining the image capture, storage and retrieval processes with immense efficiency. He also excels in construction project management, blending creative innovation with practical solutions.
With a diverse career that spans storytelling, invention, and project management, Sean continues to break new ground, both locally and internationally.
Rudy runs the London office of Collective Dream Films. He frequents major international film festivals to explore new business opportunities. He and the team at CDF continually develop, produce and co-produce content for the international film and television market.
Some notable past projects Rudy has worked on include: Platteland, The Perfect Wave, Spud 2, Spud 3, Liefste Kayla, Vrou Soek Boer, ’n Man Soos My Pa and Blood and Glory. He has also housed television productions across a range of genres, including: sitcom, cooking shows and live broadcast. Rudy most recently co-produced a new television series titled Agent for Canal+.
Prior to founding Collective Dream Studios, Rudy worked as an entrepreneur and investor. Then in 2007, he pursued his passion for the arts, working as a theatre performer in productions such as: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar, Equus and Footloose.
In 2011, after completing his “BA (Hons) Acting” in London, Rudy returned to South Africa to open Collective Dream Studios with business partners Sean Else and Danie Halgryn. This new sound-stage and post-production facility quickly became one of the premiere destinations for content produced in South Africa, housing international productions such as The Giver (Meryl Streep) and HBO’s Strike Back, amongst others.
His experience has provided him with valuable knowledge of the film industry, both in production and production servicing.
Danie is a successful entrepreneur with experience in several large businesses, including property portfolios, commercial fishing, import/export and film production. In 2010, Danie invested as majority investor in the South African musical-feature-film “PLATTELAND”. The film, featuring some of South Africa’s most recognized actors and singers, became the highest grossing South African feature of 2011.
In the same year, Danie started Collective Dream Studios (CDS) with his partners, Sean Else and Rudy Halgryn. In 2011, CDS expanded its business with the purchase of the well-known Waterfront Film Studios in Cape Town, South Africa. These studios produced and housed major international productions, including INVICTUS (Clint Eastwood), STRIKEBACK (HBO) and DOMINION (SyFY).
Aside from management and administration, Danie’s knowledge of property and construction played a pivotal part in the expansion and modernization of the facilities at CDS. These upgrades made CDS one of the best studio and post-production houses in South Africa. His vision included the construction of temporary studio conversions at a time when CDS was already operating at full capacity. This foresight expanded the profits of the business and proved his invaluable contribution towards CDS.
Today, Danie continues his work as an entrepreneur and acts as Producer at Collective Dream Films Mauritius, where he contributes towards the sourcing of financiers and the management of film and television projects from concept to completion.
Creative Director
Company Director: London
Executive Producer
