"Shall we film a movie in Syria?" Vinícius’s proposal, over coffee in Curitiba, at the height of the war—when we barely knew each other—was startling. That trip never happened, but the partnership did. And to this day, he never ceases to amaze me.
Vinícius is restlessness personified. He will not stop until he achieves the highest technical quality and the most up-to-date approach in everything he does. And he does a lot. With rare versatility, he moves seamlessly from writing to photography, from daily journalism to filmmaking, from social media to academic research. Yet, he never settles for the comfort of conventional standards. Wherever he is, he will carve out an original path.
His competence and creativity come with something even more valuable: attentiveness, patience, and generosity toward people. Working with Vinícius is a joy because it always involves enthusiasm, meaningful conversations, humor, and warmth. And that’s how the best ideas—and the best friendships—are born.
The outstanding professional and journalist Vinícius Sgarbe, or the loyal friend who is always there, someone you can count on at any moment? The skilled communicator, with exceptional writing and audiovisual abilities, or the passionate colleague whose energy, drive to create, and joy for life are truly contagious?
With him, there is no distinction. His talents and vocation, his work and kindness, all stem from the essence of an enlightened human being. It is a privilege to have a professional like Vinícius around—an immense source of pride to call a giant in communication a lifelong friend.