Halyna Hutchins tragedy reflects troubling trends, industry insiders say, as tributes flow

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The husband of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins says 'her legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate in words' and his family's loss is 'enormous'.

The 42-year-old rising cinematographer died on Thursday from injuries sustained by the discharge of a prop firearm in an on-set accident involving Alec Baldwin. She is survived by her husband and a 9-year-old son.Following her death, colleagues and friends in the industry offered remembrances of the cinematographer. "We lost a truly unique artist, and it pains me to think of the images she never had a chance to create," said fellow cinematographer Stas Bondarenko.

A GoFundMe campaign has also been established by the guild for union members and others to donate money to help support Hutchins' family.Many directors and colleagues have paid tribute to Hutchins since the news of her untimely death. Director James Cullen Bressack commented on Hutchins' most recent Instagram post: "I will miss you friend ... This is devastating.

Inexperience among producers: The low barrier to entry in producing for streamers who pay production costs upfront has allowed smaller companies and startups to attempt large-scale productions without adequate staff, skills or equipment. Producers were quick to blame the Peak TV phenomenon for stretching the talent pool for below-the-line, craft and technical crew positions well beyond its breaking point.

A distraught Alec Baldwin lingers in the parking lot outside the Santa Fe County Sheriff's offices on Camino Justicia after being questioned by police.Multiple sources pointed to the importance of having experienced skilled technicians on set when weapons are involved. The details of "Rust" situation are not clear, but industry veterans noted that Westerns typically involve a number of firearms for multiple actors.

 

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