Paul Buys

Paul Buys is a South African film and television producer, celebrated for his significant contributions to the country’s entertainment industry. With a career spanning over two decades, Paul has been a driving force behind numerous acclaimed projects that highlight South African talent and his passion for storytelling and commitment to high-quality productions have secured him a respected place in the South African film and television landscape. Paul is a Producer of the film, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight. Written and directed by Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Matilda, Bicentennial Man) which ran at acclaimed international film festivals, Telluride, TIFF and Zurich. The picture has been acquired for worldwide distribution by Sony Pictures Classics for release in 2025. Paul is the creator and showrunner of the six part series LUDIK, starring veteran South African actor Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy, Blood Diamond). Notably, LUDIK is the first Afrikaans-language series on Netflix and achieved remarkable success, securing a spot on the coveted global top 10 non-English list with 9.86 million hours viewed in its debut week. Beyond LUDIK, Paul has produced award winning work that garnered a bronze Cannes Lion and a gold medal at the Festival of Media Global. In addition to his achievements in scripted content, Paul serves as the executive producer of The Masked Singer South Africa, which has just concluded its second highly successful season. The Masked Singer SA won Best International Format at the South African National Film and Television awards in 2024. He will also oversee the upcoming seasons of South Africa’s Got Talent and The Voice as executive producer. He is also a partner at Rose and Oaks Media, a company that has emerged as a key player in the local industry over the past four years and continues to expand its influence beyond South Africa. Paul’s primary focus lies in creating, developing, and producing scripted content.