Jack O’Neill | North Star | Music Video
A one-day, performance-driven piece where the song is the apology. Jack returns to an old friend’s bar, plays North Star, and makes amends. Filmed and finished by RandM Pink Films.
Jack arrives at a neighborhood bar carrying two things, his guitar and a weight. He plugs in, keeps his eyes steady, and plays North Star. By the final chord, the distance in the room has changed.
Visually I kept it naturalistic and restrained, practical available lights, and a single RGB Tube Light. The camera movement; emotion lives in breath and driven actions.
Watch it here: Jack O'Neill - North Star (Official Video)
Credits:
Artist: Jack O’Neill
Written & Directed by: Rodrigo Lopresti
DP / Editor / Color: Rodrigo Lopresti (RandM Pink Films)
Cast: Jack O’Neill (artist), Jackson O’Neill (bartender), Joseph King (owner/old friend)
Location: Bushwick, NYC
AI Killed The Artist | 2025
A Documentary by Rodrigo Lopresti | RandM Pink Films
In an era of rapid technological acceleration, Why AI Killed The Artist poses a question that haunts every creator: what happens to art when machines learn to imitate the soul?
This short documentary, written and directed by Rodrigo Lopresti, explores the tension between artificial intelligence and human creativity. Through intimate narration, cinematic reenactments, and real-world examples, the film tracks the artist's journey from inspiration to obsolescence, or maybe resurrection.
“This isn’t just about AI replacing humans. It’s about what we lose when we stop valuing the story behind the art.”
Set against the backdrop of generative media, synthetic voices, and algorithm-driven storytelling, the documentary examines the emotional, philosophical, and creative toll of an AI-dominated creative industry. But more than that, it’s a call to arms, to remember why we make art in the first place.
Project Status
Watch it here: Why AI Killed The Artist
Themes Explored
The rise of generative AI in visual and written arts
Creativity vs computation
Why audiences crave human stories, even when machines can mimic them
The future of artistic identity in an AI age
Why This Matters
This is more than a documentary. It’s a cinematic manifesto.
If you're an artist, filmmaker, writer, musician, or even just a fan of stories, you’ll feel the impact.
Why AI Killed The Artist isn’t just predicting the future.
It’s documenting the present… before it disappears.
A VITAL SUN WINS 2025 TRIBECA X AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
We're honored to announce that A Vital Sun, a short documentary shot and edited by Rodrigo Lopresti of RandM Pink Films, has been awarded the Environmental Impact Award at the 2025 Tribeca X Festival.
Narrated by Ben Stiller and directed by Alison Bartlett, A Vital Sun tells the powerful story of SEKEM, an Egyptian community that transformed desert land into a thriving sustainable ecosystem, blending agriculture, education, and social innovation.
Rodrigo handled the cinematography, editing, and color grading, shaping a visual narrative that highlights the beauty, hope, and transformative energy of the SEKEM project. This collaboration exemplifies RandM Pink Films' commitment to cinematic storytelling, documentary filmmaking, and impact-driven visual media.
🎬 Official Selection: Tribeca X 2025
🏆 Winner: Environmental Impact Award
From lens to cut, this film reflects the kind of human stories we live to tell: real, vital, and capable of reshaping the world.
A VITAL SUN | A CINEMATIC JOURNEY INTO EGYPT’S SUSTAINABLE HEART
SEKEM, a short documentary I had the privilege to edit and shoot, has been officially selected for the 2025 Tribeca X Awards. Narrated by Ben Stiller, this film delves into the inspiring story of the SEKEM community in Egypt—a pioneering initiative founded in 1977 by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish. SEKEM, meaning "vitality from the sun," has transformed desert land northeast of Cairo into a thriving hub of sustainable agriculture, education, and social entrepreneurship.
Working on this project was a profound experience. Capturing the essence of a community that integrates biodynamic farming, holistic education, and cultural development challenged me to blend visual storytelling with deep respect for the subject matter. The cinematography aimed to reflect the harmony between humans and nature that SEKEM embodies, using natural light and thoughtful composition to mirror the community's ethos.
Editing the documentary required a delicate balance—honoring the narrative's authenticity while ensuring it resonated with a global audience. Ben Stiller's narration added a compelling layer, bringing attention to SEKEM's mission of sustainable development and social innovation.
Being part of a project recognized by the Tribeca X Awards is an honor, and it underscores the power of documentary filmmaking to spotlight transformative stories. This experience has deepened my commitment to creating content that not only informs but also inspires change.
BADLANDS | MUSIC VIDEO
This music video for Jack O’Neill’s song Badlands was shot in NYC and built around themes of intimacy, memory, and emotional tension. I leaned heavily on natural lighting, using only two softboxes and fast lenses to create an organic, lived-in look.
The goal was to let the emotion breathe in each frame — capturing the push-pull between two characters at a crossroads. The minimal gear setup let us move freely, keeping the performances raw and honest.
Directed, shot, and edited under RandM Pink Films, this project blends cinematography, editing, and color into a visual that feels both tender and untamed — like the track itself.
Watch it here: Jack O'Neill - Badlands (Official Video)