The mother of cinematographer Halina Hutchins, who was shot and killed by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie “The Last,” refused to attend the film’s world premiere on Wednesday, saying Baldwin is still apologizing for her daughter’s death. He claimed that there was no.
Rust was filmed at the Camerimage Festival in Poland, three years after Baldwin’s prop gun went off on the set of a Western film in New Mexico, fatally injuring cinematographer Hutchins. Published for the first time. This festival is an event that focuses on achievements in the photography industry. Tickets for the premiere sold out quickly on Tuesday.
The case comes months after a New Mexico judge dismissed a manslaughter case against Baldwin, finding the state had improperly withheld evidence.
Baldwin, who stars in and produced the film, has long maintained that he did not pull the trigger.
Hutchins’ mother, Olga Solovey, and attorney, Gloria Allred, released a statement Tuesday announcing that Solovey will not be attending the premiere. Camerimage said the screening was intended solely to honor Hutchins, who attended Camerimage and had personally said he wanted to have his work screened there.
Mr. Allred said Mr. Solovy would not attend because Mr. Baldwin had “disrespected” Hutchins’ family.
“Even though Mr. Baldwin fired the gun that killed Ms. Halina, he never called them to apologize,” she said. “Even worse, he claimed through his lawyer that Halina was emotionally estranged from her family in Ukraine. That is false, hurtful and insulting.
“Furthermore, the decision not to even call the family to apologize is cruel and dishonors Halina and her memory. Now, the purchaser is trying to benefit Alec Baldwin and others involved in Ms. Halina’s death. The decision was made to promote Rust.
Mr. Solovy filed a civil negligence suit against Mr. Baldwin in June. On Tuesday, Allred confirmed to the Press Association that Baldwin had filed a motion to suspend the civil lawsuit against them.
“We will oppose their motion to stand our ground,” she said.
Ms Solovey said in her statement: “It was my hope to meet my daughter in Poland and see her work come to life on screen. Unfortunately, when Alec Baldwin fired his gun and killed my daughter, it was my hope. It was stripped away from me.
Ms. Solovey claimed that Baldwin had not apologized to her, saying, “Alec Baldwin compounded my pain by refusing to apologize to me and by refusing to take responsibility for her death.” Continuing.
“Instead, he wants to kill my daughter and profit unjustly. That’s why I decided to participate in the festival to promote Rust, especially now that justice for my daughter has yet to be served. This is the reason for refusing.
“Lust” director Joel Souza, who was injured in the shooting, will introduce Wednesday’s premiere along with cinematographer Bianca Klein, who completed the film.
Kazimierz Swara, director of the Camerimage festival, told The Hollywood Reporter earlier this week: That’s too distracting. This means respecting Halina’s career dreams. ”
Last Movie Productions boss Melina Spadon told the Guardian: The decision to complete Rust was made with the full support of Halyna’s family.
“The Camerimage Festival celebrates the artistry of filmmakers. It is not a festival for buyers. None of the producers of Rust stand to benefit financially from the film. The suggestion that those involved in completing Halina Hutchins’ film were motivated by profit is disrespectful to those who worked tirelessly to honor her legacy.
Hanna Gutierrez Reed, the film’s armorer, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison after shooting and killing Hutchins at a ranch outside Santa Fe in October 2021. There is.
“The Last” is about a 13-year-old boy left to support himself and his younger brother after his parents die in Wyoming in the 1880s, and is estranged for many years after he is sentenced to death by hanging in a freak accident. It depicts the story of escaping with his grandfather. The murder of a local rancher.
Last month, the judge in Baldwin’s manslaughter trial rejected a prosecutor’s appeal to reconsider her decision to dismiss the case against Baldwin.
