Screen Producers Australia issues statement after Alec Baldwin incident

Screen Producers Australia issues statement after Alec Baldwin incident
Screen Producers Australia issues statement after Alec Baldwin incident

Screen Producers Australia have shared condolences over the tragedy that occurred on the set of Alec Baldwin's new film, Rust. 

Baldwin accidentally killed Halyna Hutchins, a 42-year-old married mother-of-two and the Director of Photography on his new movie on a ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday at 1.50pm.

In a statement posted by TV Tonight, Screen Producers Australia CEO Matthew Deaner said: 'SPA was saddened to hear of the tragic passing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injuries sustained by director Joel Souza in an on-set incident in the US this week. 

Tragic: Screen Producers Australia have shared condolences over the tragedy that occurred on the set of Alec Baldwin's new film, Rust. Alec is pictured

Tragic: Screen Producers Australia have shared condolences over the tragedy that occurred on the set of Alec Baldwin's new film, Rust. Alec is pictured 

'A film set is a unique environment which presents unique workplace hazards. Safety has always been a priority at SPA, and it is for this reason we have been working closely with the MEAA and the wider industry to implement the National Guidelines for Screen Safety here in Australia.

'The Guidelines are applicable to productions of all levels – from music videos to feature films – and contain specific provisions for High Risk Production Activities, such as the use of firearms.

'Everyone involved in bringing a story to the screen – from producers, to directors, actors, and stunt performers – has a responsibility to create and promote a safe workplace culture. I encourage all screen workers to refer to the Guidelines for assistance on identifying, avoiding, and managing risks from the start of pre-production to wrap.

Loss: Baldwin accidentally killed Halyna Hutchins (pictured), a 42-year-old married mother-of-two and the Director of Photography on his new movie on a ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday at 1.50pm

Loss: Baldwin accidentally killed Halyna Hutchins (pictured), a 42-year-old married mother-of-two and the Director of Photography on his new movie on a ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday at 1.50pm

Shock: Filming a scene inside an Old West-style church, Baldwin apparently aimed towards the camera and pulled the trigger, accidentally killing Hutchins as she filmed him, and injuring director Joel Souza (pictured), who stood behind her

Shock: Filming a scene inside an Old West-style church, Baldwin apparently aimed towards the camera and pulled the trigger, accidentally killing Hutchins as she filmed him, and injuring director Joel Souza (pictured), who stood behind her

'We wish Souza a speedy recovery and send our deepest condolences to Hutchins' family, friends, and cast and crew working with her on the production.'

Screen Producers Australia was not involved in the production of Rust.  

A distraught Alec Baldwin said on Friday there are 'no words to convey his shock and sadness' after accidentally shooting and killing the female cinematographer on the set of his new movie Rust, and that he was cooperating fully with the police investigation into what

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