Panther Punch
We are a production company that worries. Like, a helluva lot.
Director, Writer
Oliver Booth
Oli entered the ad industry at 9 years old when he was cast as an Italian newspaper boy in a Cremora ad. At last, he thought, my big break. But the only thing that broke was his heart when he never made the final cut. He was not inside, nor was he on top. But a fire was lit. Oli vowed to become such a good commercials director that he would always make the final cut. Known for sharp performances, meticulous timing, and strong visual storytelling, his work balances craft with comedy. His humour is uniquely offbeat, sharp enough to surprise yet relatable enough to connect with a large audience. Unfortunately he is still yet to make the final cut. After honing his writing chops on stand up comedy stages across South Africa and going on to make viral sketch comedy, Oli developed a knack for knowing exactly what stories make a South African audience laugh and connect. He recently wrapped development on the crime comedy series “Red Herring,” which he co-created and wrote for Showmax, and it is slated to hit production in 2026.
Exec Producer
Bryony Webster
This is Bryony’s bio. She has worked with lots of directors, agencies and clients in jobs both huge and tiny – a horn of which she doesn’t toot nearly enough. She handles any brief you throw her way, no matter the amount of deliverables and insane schedule, because she’s great, experienced and ready to bring your concept to life! She also has a degree in drama, but can’t act. She is very creative though, and not just with budgets.
CFO
Joe Whiting
The former Wolf of Bree St, Joe can be found in a cabin in the woods, perhaps grappling with a spreadsheet while on a video call while taking minutes while processing payments. He’s everywhere, and nowhere. But he’ll invoice you on time. You can take that to the bank. And bet on it. And then wait 30 days for it to reflect in your account, depending on how the markets are doing.
Director, Writer
Rob van Vuuren
Rob van Vuuren is a director and writer who has worked with some of South Africa’s biggest brands across multiple mediums, with work seen by millions worldwide. Best known for creating unforgettable characters that have captured the cultural zeitgeist over the last 20 years, he’s built a fiercely loyal cult following of 140K fans that have woven his work into the social fabric. He’s also bloody good at making people laugh. Over his career he’s played on some of Africa’s biggest stand up comedy line-ups, won a stack of awards, starred in two Comedy Central Africa Specials and a Roast Battle, and his latest Laugh Africa special is about to drop on Showmax.
Director, Writer
Oliver Booth
Oli entered the ad industry at 9 years old when he was cast as an Italian newspaper boy in a Cremora ad. At last, he thought, my big break. But the only thing that broke was his heart when he never made the final cut. He was not inside, nor was he on top. But a fire was lit. Oli vowed to become such a good commercials director that he would always make the final cut. Known for sharp performances, meticulous timing, and strong visual storytelling, his work balances craft with comedy. His humour is uniquely offbeat, sharp enough to surprise yet relatable enough to connect with a large audience. Unfortunately he is still yet to make the final cut. After honing his writing chops on stand up comedy stages across South Africa and going on to make viral sketch comedy, Oli developed a knack for knowing exactly what stories make a South African audience laugh and connect. He recently wrapped development on the crime comedy series “Red Herring,” which he co-created and wrote for Showmax, and it is slated to hit production in 2026.
Exec Producer
Bryony Webster
This is Bryony’s bio. She has worked with lots of directors, agencies and clients in jobs both huge and tiny – a horn of which she doesn’t toot nearly enough. She handles any brief you throw her way, no matter the amount of deliverables and insane schedule, because she’s great, experienced and ready to bring your concept to life! She also has a degree in drama, but can’t act. She is very creative though, and not just with budgets.
CFO
Joe Whiting
The former Wolf of Bree St, Joe can be found in a cabin in the woods, perhaps grappling with a spreadsheet while on a video call while taking minutes while processing payments. He’s everywhere, and nowhere. But he’ll invoice you on time. You can take that to the bank. And bet on it. And then wait 30 days for it to reflect in your account, depending on how the markets are doing.
Director, Writer
Rob van Vuuren
Rob van Vuuren is a director and writer who has worked with some of South Africa’s biggest brands across multiple mediums, with work seen by millions worldwide. Best known for creating unforgettable characters that have captured the cultural zeitgeist over the last 20 years, he’s built a fiercely loyal cult following of 140K fans that have woven his work into the social fabric. He’s also bloody good at making people laugh. Over his career he’s played on some of Africa’s biggest stand up comedy line-ups, won a stack of awards, starred in two Comedy Central Africa Specials and a Roast Battle, and his latest Laugh Africa special is about to drop on Showmax.