Alec Baldwin's Rust to premiere at Camerimage cinematography festival

The much-anticipated world premiere of Alec Baldwin's film Rust is set for next month at the EnergaCamerimage International Cinematography Film Festival in Poland. The event will include a panel discussion on completing the film after the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

In Short

• Alec Baldwin's Rust will premiere in November at Camerimage Festival in Poland
• Panel discussion to feature director Joel Souza, who was also injured on the sets of Rust
• The film will serve as tribute to late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died after a gun misfired on the sets of Rust

Nearly three years after the tragic, accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Alec Baldwin’s film Rust, the movie’s world premiere has been scheduled for next month, November, at the EnergaCamerimage International Cinematography Film Festival in Torun, Poland.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring director Joel Souza, who was also injured in the October 2021 gun accident during filming in New Mexico.

Joining Souza will be cinematographer Bianca Cline, who completed the film after Hutchins’ death, and Stephen Lighthill, Hutchins’ mentor from the American Film Institute. The panel will cover various topics, including the completion of the film, on-set safety measures, and the role of women in cinematography.

Rust tells the story of a 13-year-old boy who, after losing his parents in 1880s Wyoming, is left to care for his younger brother. The boy, sentenced to hang for accidentally killing a local rancher, goes on the run with his estranged grandfather.

“Maintaining Hutchins’ artistic vision, as tremendously challenging as it was for the entire crew, was really important to the filmmakers, hoping to fulfil their duty to complete her work.Thanks to Cline’s skill, the cinematography remains consistent throughout the film,” the announcement from Camerimage reads.

Marek Zydowicz, festival director, spoke about Hutchins, saying, “We knew that our event was important to her, and that she felt at home among cinematographers from all over the world, who have been gathering at Camerimage for over 30 years.” He added that during the 2021 edition of Camerimage, just weeks after the accident, “we honored Halyna’s memory with a moment of silence and a panel of cinematographers discussed safety on set. Now, once again, together with cinematographers and film enthusiasts, we will have this special opportunity to remember her.”

The premiere of Rust at Camerimage will serve as a poignant tribute to Hutchins' work and legacy within the global film community.