‘Rust’ Pays Tribute to Late Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in Closing Credits

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Carolyn Giardina The closing credits of Alec Baldwin‘s Western film “Rust” begin with the words “for Halyna,” atribute to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died following a gun accident while filming the movie on location in New Mexico in October 2021.

This is followed by a quote — “What can we do to make this better?” — which is attributed to Hutchins. Her director of photography credit then reads “Halyna Hutchins, ASC.” That distinction is only used by members invited to join honorary society American Society of Cinematographers, to which Hutchins was named posthumously.

At the time of the accident, she was considered an up-and-coming talent, with credits including 2020’s “Archenemy” and “Blindfire.” “Rust” had its premiere on Wednesday at the EnergaCamerimage international cinematography film festival in Toruń, Poland.

The screening was preceded by a short introduction by director Joel Souza, who was injured in the accident; and cinematographer Bianca Cline, who completed the movie (and has a “cinematography by” credit in the film.) At Camerimage, Souza told Variety why the quote “What can we do to make this better?” was included in the credits. “It’s something she said all the time,” he explained, adding that “it took on such a deeper meaning afterward.