Three years post the tragic on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the film “Rust” is set to debut globally in Europe.
The planners of the EnergaCamerimage international film festival in Poland revealed on Thursday that “Rust” will be showcased at the festival, succeeded by a panel discussion in memory of Hutchins. The EnergaCamerimage festival is scheduled for November 16 -23 in Torun.
While filming “Rust” in New Mexico in October 2021, Hutchins was fatally shot by a bullet from a prop gun held by the film’s star and producer, Alec Baldwin. The incident also injured director Joel Souza.
Consequent to the incident, Baldwin faced a trial in New Mexico for involuntary manslaughter related to Hutchins’ death. However, the case was dismissed due to disagreements over the special prosecutor’s management of evidence. Baldwin had entered a not guilty plea.
Earlier this week, a judge in New Mexico declined a request to free Hannah Gutierrez, the “Rust” armorer sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Gutierrez insists that she loaded Baldwin’s gun with what she thought were inert “dummy” rounds, oblivious to the presence of a live bullet in the chamber.
Post the “Rust” screening, EnergaCamerimage plans to host a discussion panel featuring Souza, as well as Stephen Lighthill, one of Hutchins’ mentors, and Bianca Cline, the cinematographer who completed the film.
The panel is expected to discuss how the film was finalized while preserving Hutchins’ artistic vision. Other discussion topics will be the significance of safety on set and the role of women in cinematography.
Per the festival’s announcement, Hutchins had proposed showcasing the film at EnergaCamerimage, a festival that celebrates the art of cinematography, during the initial phases of “Rust” production.
“We recognized that our festival mattered to her, and that she felt a sense of belonging amongst cinematographers worldwide, who have been congregating at Camerimage for over three decades,” said festival director Marek Zydowicz in a statement.
“During the [2021] festival, we commemorated Halyna’s memory with a moment of silence and a panel discussion on set safety. Now, once again, in unison with cinematographers and film enthusiasts, we have this unique opportunity to remember her.”
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