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Halyna Hutchins: memorial service for killed camerawoman

2021-10-24T12:42:06.764Z


Colleagues thought of camerawoman Halyna Hutchins, who was killed in an accident with a prop weapon. The mourners also asked for more security on film sets.


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Silent memory of camerawoman Halyna Hutchins: On Saturday, people from the film industry in particular gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for a memorial service for 42-year-old Hutchins, who was killed on Thursday by an accidentally triggered shot while shooting a film .

Halyna Hutchins, a native of Ukraine, was considered a talent in a male-dominated industry.

Sandie Kay, Filmmaker


“She was so dynamic.

When something like this happens, it shakes all of us - those who work in the background, the actors, the IATSE union.

Everyone. ”



Actor Alec Baldwin accidentally fired the prop gun on the set of the low-budget western Rust.

Director Joel Souza was also injured in the shoulder.

The film set at Bonanza Creek Ranch has been shut down for the time being.

The police had searched the place after the accident.

There are still many open questions about the exact process, it said.

It is unclear what malfunction led to the fatal shot.

The mourning in Albuquerque was also mixed with anger and the demand for safer film sets: According to media reports, employees on the set complained about inadequate safety precautions before the accident.

Efrain Villa, actor


“There are so many rules on the set.

It's almost a ceremony when you are handed a gun.

Obviously something went wrong.

I don’t know what it was.

But the fact that it happened shows that a key element of the regulations did not work. "

Cheryl Lowe, Actress


“It's a wake up call to focus more on safety on set.

I'd be in favor of banning guns from the set if that's possible and double-checking to see if the gun is unloaded. "

The shooting of "Rust" started in October.

Alec Baldwin was the leading actor and producer on the film.

Kira


“As a producer, you have a responsibility.

You have the power to stop things, hire the right crew, an experienced crew.

We have the right and the responsibility to work safely. "

Baldwin was shocked after the accident and announced that he would cooperate with the police.

According to the police, no criminal charges have been made so far.

Halyna Hutchins leaves behind a husband and son.

Source: spiegel

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