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.