Alec Baldwin’s film “Rust” premiered at the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography Camerimage in Poland, three years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set. The film, dedicated to Hutchins, opened to a full house, with a minute of silence in her memory.
Director Joel Souza, who was injured in the shooting, introduced the film, stating that he initially didn’t want to continue with production but was encouraged by Hutchins’ husband, Matthew, to finish the film in her honor. Bianca Cline, who completed the cinematography after Hutchins’ death, honored her vision through studying her notes.
Hutchins’ mother, Olga Solovey, who is suing Baldwin and the production, refused to attend the premiere, accusing Baldwin of profiting from her daughter’s death and not taking responsibility. Baldwin, who was not present at the premiere, had an involuntary manslaughter charge dismissed by a New Mexico judge.
The festival, which has already faced controversy with director Steve McQueen dropping out, chose to showcase “Rust” as a tribute to Hutchins. Festival founder Marek Żydowicz apologized for comments that led to other directors withdrawing their films. Despite the emotional turmoil surrounding the film, organizers emphasized that the screening was meant to honor Hutchins and not for commercial purposes.
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