DGA Flags Safety Concern on ‘Rust’ Producers’ New Film
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe Directors Guild of America has raised concerns about safety issues on a new film from the production company behind “Rust,” the project that was halted after a fatal shooting last fall.The guild determined that “Oak” — now shooting in Thomasville, Ga. — failed to meet its safety standards.
The DGA issued a statement that did not specify the reasons behind its decision. But a source close to the project said that the stunt coordinator had left the film early in the production for another job.
His brother, who is also a stunt coordinator, took over that role.It does not appear that there were any safety incidents on the set.The Hollywood Reporter was first to report the news.
The DGA’s decision forced the film’s director, guild member Shane Drake, to leave the project. In an interview with Variety, Drake said he was disappointed and did not believe there were any safety issues on set.
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