<p>After a horrific incident shook the world of Baldwins, Alec’s wife Hilaria Baldwin is opening up on his mental state. Sharing her concerns about his emotional state ever since he accidentally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his film ‘Rust’, she said that she fears he could have PTSD.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hilaria made these comments in a rare interview after the actor spoke on-camera for the first time since the fatal shooting. They are now in Vermont with their six children. Hilaria said, "I brought [Alec] up here because we have to mourn Halyna's death. Alec had a really traumatic thing happen, and I am trying to limit the PTSD."</p>

<p>She continued, "He needs space for me to take care of him and his mental health. It's an awful thing that happened. Alec feels awful."</p>

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<p>Later that day, Hilaria posted on Instagram a photo of herself holding her husband's hand, writing, "I love you and I'm here."</p>

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<p>The horrific accident took place last week when while rehearsing for a scene, Alec Baldwin fired a revolver used as a prop that he believed did not contain live ammunition. But lead projectile hit Hutchins and director Joel Souza, killing her and wounding him.&nbsp;</p>

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After a horrific incident shook the world of Baldwins, Alec’s wife Hilaria Baldwin is opening up on his mental state. Sharing her concerns about his emotional state ever since he accidentally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his film ‘Rust’, she said that she fears he could have PTSD.

After a horrific incident shook the world of Baldwins, Alec’s wife Hilaria Baldwin is opening up on his mental state. Sharing her concerns about his emotional state ever since he accidentally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his film ‘Rust’, she said that she fears he could have PTSD. Hilaria made these comments in a rare interview after the actor spoke on-camera for the first time since the fatal shooting. They are now in Vermont with their six children. Hilaria said, "I brought [Alec] up here because we have to mourn Halyna's death. Alec had a really traumatic thing happen, and I am trying to limit the PTSD." She continued, "He needs space for me to take care of him and his mental health. It's an awful thing that happened. Alec feels awful." Also see: From prop gun firings to car crashes: Hollywood's biggest on-set tragedies Later that day, Hilaria posted on Instagram a photo of herself holding her husband's hand, writing, "I love you and I'm here." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hilaria Thomas Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) × Also read: Viral: Robot recreates Mick Jagger's moves from Rolling Stones' iconic song Start Me Up The horrific accident took place last week when while rehearsing for a scene, Alec Baldwin fired a revolver used as a prop that he believed did not contain live ammunition. But lead projectile hit Hutchins and director Joel Souza, killing her and wounding him. Also read: Sardar Udham Oscars snub: List of films that won despite showing hatred

Wife reveals Alec Baldwin could have PTSD after fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/hollywood/news-alec-baldwins-daughter-ireland-baldwin-stands-by-him-i-know-my-dad-you-dont-424678">Alec Baldwin</a> on Saturday described the fatal shooting on the set of his movie as a 'one in a trillion episode' and said he supports limits on the use of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-alec-baldwin-mishap-%E2%80%98rust%E2%80%99-armorer-has-no-idea-where-the-live-rounds-came-from-425071">real guns</a> in films and television shows.<br />
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Baldwin, speaking with reporters for the first time since he accidentally killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a gun he was told was not loaded, said he had been told not to comment on the investigation by authorities in Santa Fe, New Mexico.</p>

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"I'm not allowed to make any comments because it`s an ongoing investigation," the actor told reporters in an impromptu roadside conversation with photographers and camera crews who had located him in a small town in Vermont.<br />
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"We are eagerly awaiting the sheriff`s department telling us what their investigation has yielded," Baldwin said.</p>

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Hutchins, 42, was killed and Joel Souza, the director of the indie Western movie 'Rust', was wounded when Baldwin fired a gun loaded with a real bullet during a rehearsal on the set on Oct. 21. Baldwin had been told the gun was safe.</p>

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No charges have been filed against anyone and the Santa Fe Sheriff`s Department has said its investigation will take time to complete. It remains unclear how live ammunition found its way onto the set.<br />
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Baldwin called Hutchins his friend and said her family was "overwhelmed with grief".<br />
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"There are incidental accidents on film sets from time to time, but nothing like this. This is a one in a trillion episode," he said.<br />
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The incident has led to calls by some&nbsp;in the industry for real guns, which usually carry blanks or dummy bullets, to be banned on movie and television sets. Baldwin said he supported the efforts.</p>

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"I do know that an ongoing effort to limit the use of firearms on film sets is something I`m extremely interested in," Baldwin said. "Some new measures have to be taken."<br />
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"I`m not an expert in this field. So whatever other people decide is the best way to go, in terms of protecting people`s safety on film sets, I`m all in favor of and I will cooperate with that in any way that I can."<br />
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Baldwin, best known for the TV comedy '30 Rock', and his wife Hilaria have six children. He asked the media to stop following him and his family.</p>


Alec Baldwin on Saturday described the fatal shooting on the set of his movie as a 'one in a trillion episode' and said he supports limits on the use of real guns in films and television shows.

Alec Baldwin on Saturday described the fatal shooting on the set of his movie as a 'one in a trillion episode' and said he supports limits on the use of real guns in films and television shows. Baldwin, speaking with reporters for the first time since he accidentally killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a gun he was told was not loaded, said he had been told not to comment on the investigation by authorities in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Also read: Gun not thoroughly checked before Alec Baldwin fired fatal shot "I'm not allowed to make any comments because it`s an ongoing investigation," the actor told reporters in an impromptu roadside conversation with photographers and camera crews who had located him in a small town in Vermont. "We are eagerly awaiting the sheriff`s department telling us what their investigation has yielded," Baldwin said. Also read: Alec Baldwin spotted shopping in Vermont amid ‘Rust’ shooting investigation Hutchins, 42, was killed and Joel Souza, the director of the indie Western movie 'Rust', was wounded when Baldwin fired a gun loaded with a real bullet during a rehearsal on the set on Oct. 21. Baldwin had been told the gun was safe. Also read: Donald Trump Jr sells t-shirts mocking Alec Baldwin's shooting accident No charges have been filed against anyone and the Santa Fe Sheriff`s Department has said its investigation will take time to complete. It remains unclear how live ammunition found its way onto the set. Baldwin called Hutchins his friend and said her family was "overwhelmed with grief". "There are incidental accidents on film sets from time to time, but nothing like this. This is a one in a trillion episode," he said. The incident has led to calls by some in the industry for real guns, which usually carry blanks or dummy bullets, to be banned on movie and television sets. Baldwin said he supported the efforts. Also read: Hollywood to ban 'live' weapons on film/TV sets after Alec Baldwin's mishap? "I do know that an ongoing effort to limit the use of firearms on film sets is something I`m extremely interested in," Baldwin said. "Some new measures have to be taken." "I`m not an expert in this field. So whatever other people decide is the best way to go, in terms of protecting people`s safety on film sets, I`m all in favor of and I will cooperate with that in any way that I can." Baldwin, best known for the TV comedy '30 Rock', and his wife Hilaria have six children. He asked the media to stop following him and his family.

Alec Baldwin calls movie shooting death 'one in a trillion episode'

<p>As the investigations on the set of ‘Rust’ take a different turn courtesy the death of a cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the armorer has taken a former Assistant US Attorney as her lawyer. Called out in public for this move, Hannah&nbsp;Gutierrez-Reed&nbsp;is now opening up on the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Safety is Hannah’s number on priority on set,” said attorneys Jason Bowles and Robert Gorence in a statement released for their client.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Ultimately this set would never have been compromised if live ammo were not introduced. Hannah has no idea where the live rounds came from. Hannah still, to this day, has never had an accidental discharge,’ her lawyers claim.</p>

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<p>Minutes before Halyna Hutchins was shot, the actor Alec Baldwin who misfired was told by First Assistant Director that the 1880s-set long Colt .45 revolver was a “cold gun”.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the sheriff said, “We identified two other people that handled and or inspected the loaded prior to Baldwin firing the weapon. These two individuals are armorer Hannah Reed-Gutierrez and Assistant Director David Halls. All three individuals have been cooperative in the investigation and have provided statements.”</p>


As the investigations on the set of ‘Rust’ take a different turn courtesy the death of a cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the armorer has taken a former Assistant US Attorney as her lawyer.

As the investigations on the set of ‘Rust’ take a different turn courtesy the death of a cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the armorer has taken a former Assistant US Attorney as her lawyer. Called out in public for this move, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is now opening up on the matter. “Safety is Hannah’s number on priority on set,” said attorneys Jason Bowles and Robert Gorence in a statement released for their client. “Ultimately this set would never have been compromised if live ammo were not introduced. Hannah has no idea where the live rounds came from. Hannah still, to this day, has never had an accidental discharge,’ her lawyers claim. Also read: Matthew Perry to write a memoir about 'Friends' and battle with addiction Ana De Armas in talks to lead ‘John Wick’ spinoff ‘Ballerina’ Minutes before Halyna Hutchins was shot, the actor Alec Baldwin who misfired was told by First Assistant Director that the 1880s-set long Colt .45 revolver was a “cold gun”. Also read: 'Eternals' star Kumail Nanjiani: Watched Bollywood movies my whole life Meanwhile, the sheriff said, “We identified two other people that handled and or inspected the loaded prior to Baldwin firing the weapon. These two individuals are armorer Hannah Reed-Gutierrez and Assistant Director David Halls. All three individuals have been cooperative in the investigation and have provided statements.”

Alec Baldwin mishap: ‘Rust’ armorer has 'no idea' where the live rounds came from

Hollywood rushed to pay tribute to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins via candlelight vigil after she was accidentally shot dead by actor Alec Baldwin on a movie set.

Hollywood remembers cinematographer Halyna Hutchins after her accidental death on movie set

<p>A distraught Alec Baldwin was seen meeting the family of the cinematographer he accidentally killed on the set of his movie on Saturday. Baldwin has seen consoling the family as they met at a hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Saturday.&nbsp;<br />
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Baldwin met was seen embracing and talking with Matt Hutchins, the husband of Halyna Hutchins, and their nine-year-old son.<br />
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Baldwin, 63, on Friday, said he was shocked and heartbroken at the death of Hutchins. The 42-year-old was killed and director Joel Souza was wounded when Baldwin discharged a prop gun containing a live round that he had been handed and told was unloaded, authorities in Santa Fe have said in court documents.<br />
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On Saturday, Hutchins called his wife`s death "an enormous loss."</p>

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No one has been charged in the fatal incident during a rehearsal on Thursday at the Bonanza Creek Ranch outside Santa Fe as the local sheriff's office continues its investigation.<br />
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Meanwhile, a devastated Baldwin has reportedly taken "some time to re-centre himself" following the incident.<br />
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An insider confirmed that Baldwin was "hysterical and absolutely inconsolable for hours" following the shooting on the New Mexico set.<br />
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It added, "Everyone knows this was an accident, but he`s absolutely devastated."</p>

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<p>The source explained that the 'Beetlejuice' actor "can be very hard on himself" during difficult times and that the star is hoping to spend some time with his family.<br />
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"(Baldwin) is someone who really deeply cares, so he can be very hard on himself. That's true in general, in situations nowhere near as serious as this. But in this situation, it's a whole other level because of the loss of life involved.<br />
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"It's going to take him time to figure all this out. He needs to take a while to himself, to be with his family," the source added.</p>

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According to court documents, the prop gun was handed to Baldwin by the film's assistant director, Dave Halls, who has more than 20 years of experience in the business.<br />
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Film producer Aaron B. Koontz, who worked with Halls on two previous movies but was not involved in the making of 'Rust', told the Los Angeles Times Halls was a good manager.</p>


A distraught Alec Baldwin was seen meeting the family of the cinematographer he accidentally killed on the set of his movie on Saturday. Baldwin has seen consoling the family as they met at a hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Saturday.

A distraught Alec Baldwin was seen meeting the family of the cinematographer he accidentally killed on the set of his movie on Saturday. Baldwin has seen consoling the family as they met at a hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Saturday. Baldwin met was seen embracing and talking with Matt Hutchins, the husband of Halyna Hutchins, and their nine-year-old son. Baldwin, 63, on Friday, said he was shocked and heartbroken at the death of Hutchins. The 42-year-old was killed and director Joel Souza was wounded when Baldwin discharged a prop gun containing a live round that he had been handed and told was unloaded, authorities in Santa Fe have said in court documents. On Saturday, Hutchins called his wife`s death "an enormous loss." Armorer, assistant director in focus of Baldwin movie set shooting probe No one has been charged in the fatal incident during a rehearsal on Thursday at the Bonanza Creek Ranch outside Santa Fe as the local sheriff's office continues its investigation. Meanwhile, a devastated Baldwin has reportedly taken "some time to re-centre himself" following the incident. An insider confirmed that Baldwin was "hysterical and absolutely inconsolable for hours" following the shooting on the New Mexico set. It added, "Everyone knows this was an accident, but he`s absolutely devastated." 'Rust' shooting: Halyna Hutchins' husband on her tragic death: Our loss is enormous The source explained that the 'Beetlejuice' actor "can be very hard on himself" during difficult times and that the star is hoping to spend some time with his family. "(Baldwin) is someone who really deeply cares, so he can be very hard on himself. That's true in general, in situations nowhere near as serious as this. But in this situation, it's a whole other level because of the loss of life involved. "It's going to take him time to figure all this out. He needs to take a while to himself, to be with his family," the source added. Alec Baldwin was aiming at the camera when gun discharged - affadavit According to court documents, the prop gun was handed to Baldwin by the film's assistant director, Dave Halls, who has more than 20 years of experience in the business. Film producer Aaron B. Koontz, who worked with Halls on two previous movies but was not involved in the making of 'Rust', told the Los Angeles Times Halls was a good manager.

Alec Baldwin has an emotional meeting with the late Halyna Hutchins' family, cancels others projects

<p>Halyna Hutchins' husband Matthew has talked on social media about his loss that killed his wife in a shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie 'Rust'.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-alec-baldwin-rust-shooting-stunt-double-accidentally-shot-two-rounds-day-before-fatal-accident-423414">Alec Baldwin shooting: Stunt double accidentally shot two rounds day before</a></p>

<p>"Halyna inspired us all with her passion and vision, and her legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate in words. Our loss is enormous, and we ask that the media please respect my family’s privacy as we process our grief. We thank everyone for sharing images and stories of her life," Matthew wrote on Twitter underneath a photo of her and their 8-year-old son, Andros.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In another tweet, Matthew also shared a link to the memorial scholarship that has been set up in Halyna's name at the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory.</p>

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"Thank you to Halyna's friends and mentors at AFI for establishing a scholarship to honor her memory and support aspiring female cinematographers. Anyone seeking to honor her memory, please direct your giving to this fund," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-cold-gun-alec-baldwin-was-told-prop-weapon-was-safe-before-fatal-shooting-at-rust-set-423423" hreflang="en">Cold gun: Alec Baldwin was told prop weapon was safe before fatal shooting</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you to Halyna's friends and mentors at AFI for establishing a scholarship to honor her memory and support aspiring female cinematographers. Anyone seeking to honor her memory, please direct your giving to this fund. <a href="https://t.co/I5ci67uleU">https://t.co/I5ci67uleU</a></p>
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<p>Matthew has reportedly told the Daily Mail, "I have spoken with Alec Baldwin and he is being very supportive."</p>

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Baldwin tweeted about the accident on Friday, writing, "There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I'm fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-priyanka-chopra-jonas-reacts-to-alec-baldwin-shooting-accident-im-so-shook-423449" hreflang="en">Priyanka Chopra Jonas reacts to Alec Baldwin shooting accident: I'm so shook</a></p>

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<p>"I don't think there are words to communicate the situation. I am not going to be able to comment about the facts or the process of what we're going through right now, but I appreciate that everyone has been very sympathetic. I think that we will need a little bit of time before we can really encapsulate her life in a way that is easy to communicate, mathew told the Insider.&nbsp;</p>

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Halyna Hutchins' husband Matthew has talked on social media about his loss that killed his wife in a shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie 'Rust'.

Halyna Hutchins' husband Matthew has talked on social media about his loss that killed his wife in a shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie 'Rust'. Also read: Alec Baldwin shooting: Stunt double accidentally shot two rounds day before "Halyna inspired us all with her passion and vision, and her legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate in words. Our loss is enormous, and we ask that the media please respect my family’s privacy as we process our grief. We thank everyone for sharing images and stories of her life," Matthew wrote on Twitter underneath a photo of her and their 8-year-old son, Andros. Halyna inspired us all with her passion and vision, and her legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate in words. Our loss is enormous, and we ask that the media please respect my family’s privacy as we process our grief. We thank everyone for sharing images and stories of her life. pic.twitter.com/LgEp4XVkja — Matt Hutchins (@mhutchins) October 23, 2021 × In another tweet, Matthew also shared a link to the memorial scholarship that has been set up in Halyna's name at the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory. "Thank you to Halyna's friends and mentors at AFI for establishing a scholarship to honor her memory and support aspiring female cinematographers. Anyone seeking to honor her memory, please direct your giving to this fund," he said. Also read: Cold gun: Alec Baldwin was told prop weapon was safe before fatal shooting Thank you to Halyna's friends and mentors at AFI for establishing a scholarship to honor her memory and support aspiring female cinematographers. Anyone seeking to honor her memory, please direct your giving to this fund. https://t.co/I5ci67uleU — Matt Hutchins (@mhutchins) October 23, 2021 × Matthew has reportedly told the Daily Mail, "I have spoken with Alec Baldwin and he is being very supportive." Baldwin tweeted about the accident on Friday, writing, "There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I'm fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna." Also read: Priyanka Chopra Jonas reacts to Alec Baldwin shooting accident: I'm so shook 1- There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I'm fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and — AlecBaldwin(HABF) (@AlecBaldwin) October 22, 2021 × "I don't think there are words to communicate the situation. I am not going to be able to comment about the facts or the process of what we're going through right now, but I appreciate that everyone has been very sympathetic. I think that we will need a little bit of time before we can really encapsulate her life in a way that is easy to communicate, mathew told the Insider. 2- I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna. — AlecBaldwin(HABF) (@AlecBaldwin) October 22, 2021 ×

'Rust' shooting: Halyna Hutchins' husband on her tragic death: Our loss is enormous

<p>In the wake of the unfortunate prop gun shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's film 'Rust' that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the American Film Institute (AFI) has set up a scholarship for women cinematographers.</p>

<p>According to reports, AFI is now accepting donations for the fund, which "aims to help female cinematographers build sustainable careers in the movie business."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alec-baldwin-heart-broken-over-prop-gun-accident-problems-reported-on-movie-set-423186" hreflang="en">Alec Baldwin heart-broken over prop gun accident reported on movie set</a></p>

<p>Director and writer Olia Oparina, who calls Hutchins 'her closest friend' and worked with Hutchins on the 2017 film 'Snowbound', said in her statement to Variety, "From the moment I sat down next to Halyna in UCLA extension’s film directing class, I knew we would be best friends."</p>

<p>"We moved to Hollywood 11 years ago — two first generation immigrants from Ukraine and Russia who didn’t know a single soul in the movie business. Instead of asking others for a seat at their table, we decided to build our own. As we worked on finishing our master’s degrees, we began to find ‘our tribe’: a group of writers, producers and crew members that became our surrogate family. Together, we shot many projects — some of them short films, others feature-length films. No matter the scale of the project, Halyna always brought her passion and craftsmanship to each and every single one of them. Her clear vision and unique voice set her apart from all other cinematographers, as did her unquenchable thirst for cinematic knowledge. She was an inspiration and role model to anyone who had the fortune to work with her," she said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/omg-2-first-look-posters-akshay-kumar-to-play-lord-shiva-this-time-423288" hreflang="en">OMG 2 first look posters: Akshay Kumar to play Lord Shiva this time</a></p>

<p>"Throughout her career, she was an advocate for female DP’s and directors, familiar with the struggles women face in the entertainment industry. After overcoming many hurdles, Halyna began to get offers on big-budget films like ‘Archenemy’ and ‘Blindfire,’ features she was proud to lend her vision to. Her passing is a tragedy, not only for her family and friends, but also for the world of film she so loved, which has been forever deprived of her great talent," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the unversed, Halyna Hutchins was in New Mexico shooting 'Rust'--a Western starring Alec Baldwin--when she was shot by a prop gun that contained a live round of ammunition and died at the age of 42.</p>

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As per reports, the Ukraine-born Hutchins graduated from UCLA’s Professional Producing programme in 2010 before graduating from AFI Conservatory.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-blake-lively-slams-disturbing-social-media-post-featuring-her-children-423196" hreflang="en">Blake Lively slams 'disturbing' social media post featuring her children</a></p>


In the wake of the unfortunate prop gun shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's film 'Rust' that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the American Film Institute (AFI) has set up a scholarship for women cinematographers.

In the wake of the unfortunate prop gun shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's film 'Rust' that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the American Film Institute (AFI) has set up a scholarship for women cinematographers. According to reports, AFI is now accepting donations for the fund, which "aims to help female cinematographers build sustainable careers in the movie business." Also read: Alec Baldwin heart-broken over prop gun accident reported on movie set Director and writer Olia Oparina, who calls Hutchins 'her closest friend' and worked with Hutchins on the 2017 film 'Snowbound', said in her statement to Variety, "From the moment I sat down next to Halyna in UCLA extension’s film directing class, I knew we would be best friends." "We moved to Hollywood 11 years ago — two first generation immigrants from Ukraine and Russia who didn’t know a single soul in the movie business. Instead of asking others for a seat at their table, we decided to build our own. As we worked on finishing our master’s degrees, we began to find ‘our tribe’: a group of writers, producers and crew members that became our surrogate family. Together, we shot many projects — some of them short films, others feature-length films. No matter the scale of the project, Halyna always brought her passion and craftsmanship to each and every single one of them. Her clear vision and unique voice set her apart from all other cinematographers, as did her unquenchable thirst for cinematic knowledge. She was an inspiration and role model to anyone who had the fortune to work with her," she said. Also read: OMG 2 first look posters: Akshay Kumar to play Lord Shiva this time "Throughout her career, she was an advocate for female DP’s and directors, familiar with the struggles women face in the entertainment industry. After overcoming many hurdles, Halyna began to get offers on big-budget films like ‘Archenemy’ and ‘Blindfire,’ features she was proud to lend her vision to. Her passing is a tragedy, not only for her family and friends, but also for the world of film she so loved, which has been forever deprived of her great talent," she added. For the unversed, Halyna Hutchins was in New Mexico shooting 'Rust'--a Western starring Alec Baldwin--when she was shot by a prop gun that contained a live round of ammunition and died at the age of 42. As per reports, the Ukraine-born Hutchins graduated from UCLA’s Professional Producing programme in 2010 before graduating from AFI Conservatory. Also read: Blake Lively slams 'disturbing' social media post featuring her children

'Rust' set accident: American Film Institute sets up scholarship for women cinematographers

<p>Shortly before cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on a film set in the foothills of New Mexico, she smiled at the camera as she recorded herself riding a chestnut horse through the desert brush.</p>

<p>“One of the perks of shooting a western is you get to ride horses on your day off,” Hutchins wrote this week in an Instagram post.</p>

<p>On Thursday, Hutchins, 42, was killed when actor Alec Baldwin discharged a firearm being used as a prop on the set of 'Rust,'&nbsp;a western about a teenage boy who goes on the run with his grandfather after the accidental killing of a local rancher. Hutchins, the film’s director of photography, died after being flown to the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. The film’s director, Joel Souza, was injured in the shooting and was released from a hospital.</p>

<p>Friends in Ukraine, where Hutchins was originally from, described her as spirited, someone whose talents had propelled her from that country to success in Hollywood but who never forgot her home. She was proud of her heritage, they said, and returned regularly to visit.</p>

<p>Yana Nestoliy, a friend from college, described her as an ambitious, focused woman with intelligent eyes and a sincere smile.</p>

<p>“She could have been among the top Hollywood stars on camera, not behind it,” Nestoliy said.</p>

<p>Hutchins grew up on a Soviet military base in the Arctic Circle, where, according to her personal website, she was “surrounded by reindeer and nuclear submarines.” She studied economics at the Agrarian University in Ukraine before switching to a journalism program at Kyiv National University. She later attended the American Film Institute Conservatory in Los Angeles.</p>

<p>Andriy Semenyuk, a friend and fellow Ukrainian cinematographer, said in an interview with Detector Media, a media organization in Ukraine, that even as her career blossomed in Hollywood, she made a point of embracing her background, making an effort to help fellow Ukrainians in California. He called her death a “stupid, shocking loss.”</p>

<p>The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Friday that the country’s consulate in Los Angeles was trying to contact Hutchins’ relatives.</p>

<p>Also on Friday, Baldwin released a statement on social media saying, “There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours.” He said that he is in contact with Hutchins’ husband, adding, “My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.”</p>

<p>Among filmmakers in the United States, Hutchins was remembered as a skilled cinematographer with an artistic vision who was deeply committed to her work.</p>

<p>Adam Egypt Mortimer, the director of a 2020 superhero action movie 'Archenemy,'&nbsp;on which Hutchins worked as director of photography, wrote on Twitter that Hutchins was a “brilliant talent,” pointing to a series of posts he made last year about Hutchins’ work. He had written that Hutchins’ “tastes and sensibility of what is cinematic were a huge asset for executing our style” and that she had been visually inspired by Jim Steranko comics.</p>

<p>“She was a true wartime sister,” Mortimer wrote, “fighting the battles to make this thing look amazing despite the unrelenting limitations and catastrophes.”</p>


Shortly before cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on a film set in the foothills of New Mexico, she smiled at the camera as she recorded herself riding a chestnut horse through the desert brush.

Shortly before cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on a film set in the foothills of New Mexico, she smiled at the camera as she recorded herself riding a chestnut horse through the desert brush. “One of the perks of shooting a western is you get to ride horses on your day off,” Hutchins wrote this week in an Instagram post. On Thursday, Hutchins, 42, was killed when actor Alec Baldwin discharged a firearm being used as a prop on the set of 'Rust,' a western about a teenage boy who goes on the run with his grandfather after the accidental killing of a local rancher. Hutchins, the film’s director of photography, died after being flown to the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. The film’s director, Joel Souza, was injured in the shooting and was released from a hospital. Friends in Ukraine, where Hutchins was originally from, described her as spirited, someone whose talents had propelled her from that country to success in Hollywood but who never forgot her home. She was proud of her heritage, they said, and returned regularly to visit. Yana Nestoliy, a friend from college, described her as an ambitious, focused woman with intelligent eyes and a sincere smile. “She could have been among the top Hollywood stars on camera, not behind it,” Nestoliy said. Hutchins grew up on a Soviet military base in the Arctic Circle, where, according to her personal website, she was “surrounded by reindeer and nuclear submarines.” She studied economics at the Agrarian University in Ukraine before switching to a journalism program at Kyiv National University. She later attended the American Film Institute Conservatory in Los Angeles. Andriy Semenyuk, a friend and fellow Ukrainian cinematographer, said in an interview with Detector Media, a media organization in Ukraine, that even as her career blossomed in Hollywood, she made a point of embracing her background, making an effort to help fellow Ukrainians in California. He called her death a “stupid, shocking loss.” The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Friday that the country’s consulate in Los Angeles was trying to contact Hutchins’ relatives. Also on Friday, Baldwin released a statement on social media saying, “There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours.” He said that he is in contact with Hutchins’ husband, adding, “My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.” Among filmmakers in the United States, Hutchins was remembered as a skilled cinematographer with an artistic vision who was deeply committed to her work. Adam Egypt Mortimer, the director of a 2020 superhero action movie 'Archenemy,' on which Hutchins worked as director of photography, wrote on Twitter that Hutchins was a “brilliant talent,” pointing to a series of posts he made last year about Hutchins’ work. He had written that Hutchins’ “tastes and sensibility of what is cinematic were a huge asset for executing our style” and that she had been visually inspired by Jim Steranko comics. “She was a true wartime sister,” Mortimer wrote, “fighting the battles to make this thing look amazing despite the unrelenting limitations and catastrophes.”

Cinematographer killed on set is recalled as talented and spirited

<p>Tributes have poured in for cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died accidentally after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-hollywood-actor-alec-baldwin-fires-prop-gun-killing-one-on-set-injuring-another-422830">Alec Baldwin misfired</a> a prop gun on the set of his film 'Rust'.<br />
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After the accident,&nbsp;Halyna&nbsp;was airlifted from the Bonanza Creek Ranch and was taken to the hospital, where she sadly died. 'Rust' director Joul Souza was also injured in the accidental shooting and, as per the police, is undergoing treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the tragic news surfaced, Hutchins’s friends, colleagues and fans paid tribute to her.<br />
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Director Adam Egypt Mortimer, who worked with Hutchins on the 2020 superhero mystery-thriller 'Archenemy', tweeted: “I’m so sad about losing Halyna. And so infuriated that this could happen on a set. She was a brilliant talent who was absolutely committed to art and to film.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Halyna Hutchins, ARCHENEMY’s DP, has a brilliant mind for light and texture. Her tastes and sensibility of what is cinematic were a huge asset for executing our style — the grimy but beautiful feeling I referred to as ROMANTIC BRUTALSM. <a href="https://t.co/3QfLdcIPoh">pic.twitter.com/3QfLdcIPoh</a></p>
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<p>James Gunn, director of 'Suicide Squad' and other films, also posted on Twitter. "My greatest fear is that someone will be fatally hurt on one of my sets. I pray this will never happen," he wrote. "My heart goes out to all of those affected by the tragedy today on Rust, especially Halyna Hutchins &amp; her family."</p>

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<p>Hutchins’s friend and fellow cinematographer Elle Schneider called her a “rising star” in a tweet. "I will miss you my friend…. This is devastating," film producer James Cullen Bressack posted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sick and devastated to hear that my friend and rockstar cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on set today in New Mexico. I don't have words to describe this tragedy. I want answers. I want her family to somehow find peace among this horrific, horrific loss. <a href="https://t.co/ElAQNMuQvR">pic.twitter.com/ElAQNMuQvR</a></p>
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<p>“Halyna was shooting the Western Rust when she died,” Schneider wrote. “Women cinematographers have historically been kept from genre film, and it seems especially cruel that one of the rising stars who was able to break through had her life cut short on the kind of project we’ve been fighting for.”<br />
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Halyna is a Los Angeles based union cinematographer who graduated from the AFI conservatory in 2015 and has since established a track record of successful narrative features. Halyna was selected as one of American Cinematographers’ Rising Stars of 2019, her website reads.&nbsp;</p>


Tributes have poured in for cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died accidentally after Alec Baldwin misfired a prop gun on the set of his film 'Rust'. After the accident, Halyna was airlifted from the Bonanza Creek Ranch and was taken to the hospital, where she sadly died.

Tributes have poured in for cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died accidentally after Alec Baldwin misfired a prop gun on the set of his film 'Rust'. After the accident, Halyna was airlifted from the Bonanza Creek Ranch and was taken to the hospital, where she sadly died. 'Rust' director Joul Souza was also injured in the accidental shooting and, as per the police, is undergoing treatment. After the tragic news surfaced, Hutchins’s friends, colleagues and fans paid tribute to her. Director Adam Egypt Mortimer, who worked with Hutchins on the 2020 superhero mystery-thriller 'Archenemy', tweeted: “I’m so sad about losing Halyna. And so infuriated that this could happen on a set. She was a brilliant talent who was absolutely committed to art and to film.” Halyna Hutchins, ARCHENEMY’s DP, has a brilliant mind for light and texture. Her tastes and sensibility of what is cinematic were a huge asset for executing our style — the grimy but beautiful feeling I referred to as ROMANTIC BRUTALSM. pic.twitter.com/3QfLdcIPoh — Adam Egypt Mortimer (@adamegypt) November 22, 2020 × James Gunn, director of 'Suicide Squad' and other films, also posted on Twitter. "My greatest fear is that someone will be fatally hurt on one of my sets. I pray this will never happen," he wrote. "My heart goes out to all of those affected by the tragedy today on Rust, especially Halyna Hutchins & her family." My greatest fear is that someone will be fatally hurt on one of my sets. I pray this will never happen. My heart goes out to all of those affected by the tragedy today on Rust, especially Halyna Hutchins & her family. — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 22, 2021 × Hutchins’s friend and fellow cinematographer Elle Schneider called her a “rising star” in a tweet. "I will miss you my friend…. This is devastating," film producer James Cullen Bressack posted. Sick and devastated to hear that my friend and rockstar cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on set today in New Mexico. I don't have words to describe this tragedy. I want answers. I want her family to somehow find peace among this horrific, horrific loss. pic.twitter.com/ElAQNMuQvR — 𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖊 𝖘𝖕𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖗 🕷️🕸️ (@elleschneider) October 22, 2021 × “Halyna was shooting the Western Rust when she died,” Schneider wrote. “Women cinematographers have historically been kept from genre film, and it seems especially cruel that one of the rising stars who was able to break through had her life cut short on the kind of project we’ve been fighting for.” Born in 1979, Halyna was the daughter of military parents and grew up on a Soviet base ‘in the Arctic circle’. Halyna is a Los Angeles based union cinematographer who graduated from the AFI conservatory in 2015 and has since established a track record of successful narrative features. Halyna was selected as one of American Cinematographers’ Rising Stars of 2019, her website reads.

Tribute pour in for Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer shot dead by Alec Baldwin

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