‘Rust’ to Premiere at Camerimage Festival, Honoring Halyna Hutchins' Legacy After Tragic On-Set Shooting

October 4, 2024
‘Rust’ to Premiere at Camerimage Festival, Honoring Halyna Hutchins' Legacy After Tragic On-Set Shooting
  • Three years after the tragic shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust,' the film is set to premiere at the EnergaCamerimage International Film Festival in Poland.

  • The premiere is scheduled for November 16-23, 2024, and will honor Hutchins' legacy in the film industry.

  • Production of 'Rust' resumed in 2023 under director Joel Souza, with Baldwin reprising his role as Harland Rust.

  • Alec Baldwin, who faced involuntary manslaughter charges related to Hutchins' death, had his case dismissed in July 2024 due to issues with evidence handling.

  • Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film's armorer, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison for her role in the incident.

  • After the screening, a panel discussion will take place with director Joel Souza, cinematographer Bianca Cline, and Hutchins' mentor Stephen Lighthill to honor her memory.

  • The film's narrative follows a young boy in 1880s Wyoming who must escape with his grandfather after the latter is sentenced to hang for accidentally killing a rancher.

  • An investigation revealed that the camera crew had walked off the set earlier that day due to safety concerns, including previous accidental discharges of firearms.

  • The festival premiere will feature discussions on women's roles in cinematography, Hutchins' contributions, and safety protocols on film sets.

  • Festival director Marek Zydowicz noted that Hutchins had advocated for 'Rust' to be showcased at Camerimage, highlighting her deep connection to the cinematography community.

  • The shooting occurred during a rehearsal on October 21, 2021, when Baldwin discharged a weapon that contained a live round, resulting in Hutchins' death and injuries to director Joel Souza.

  • Investigations confirmed that the bullet that killed Hutchins was live ammunition, but the circumstances of how it ended up on set remain unclear.

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