As a seasoned gamer who’s attended more film festivals than I can count, I must say that the anticipation surrounding the world premiere of Alec Baldwin’s indie Western “Rust” at Camerimage is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. The ticket fiasco was just a small hiccup in what promises to be a historical event.
Three years following the unfortunate death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a film set, Alec Baldwin’s indie Western titled “Rust” will eventually be shown to the public this coming Wednesday. This movie has been chosen for its world debut at the Camerimage International Film Festival in Poland, a well-respected event highlighting cinematography achievements. However, the screening in Toruń encountered a few initial difficulties. The tickets for the premiere were made available for festival attendees to reserve via the private ticketing system early Tuesday morning – and it appears that the website crashed due to an expected surge in demand.
Just past 8 am, when tickets went on sale, a notice appeared on the Camerimage website stating that they were performing system maintenance. By approximately 8:30 pm, some attendees of the festival started reporting that the system was functioning properly once more.
As a dedicated gamer, I’ve attended my fair share of events, but nothing has ever sparked as much anticipation as Rust at Camerimage this year. This film is a one-time-only screening gem, and the buzz around it is off the charts! Before the movie rolls, there’ll be an exclusive panel discussion where Joel Souza, the writer-director of Rust, will share his experiences – he was unfortunately injured by the same bullet that took Halyna Hutchins’ life when a prop gun discharged during filming in October 2021. Joining him on stage will be Stephen Lighthill, who mentored Halyna at the American Film Institute, and Bianca Cline, the cinematographer who valiantly completed the movie after a wrongful death lawsuit was resolved. I can’t wait to be there!
The screening of the film “Rust” at Camerimage sparked controversy within the industry. When the screening was initially announced a month ago, some directors of photography expressed their disapproval on social media, stating that the decision was promotional and inappropriate given that the production of the film led to the death of one of their fellow professionals. However, Camerimage has clarified that the premiere was merely meant to honor the work and the wishes of Hutchins, a previous attendee of Camerimage who had expressed her desire for her work to be screened there. The organizers also informed The Hollywood Reporter that Alec Baldwin was intentionally not invited, as his presence at the event might have created unnecessary distractions.
The early chatter at Camerimage suggests that the film’s cinematography is exceptional and not to be missed. With so many professional cinematographers attending the festival annually, it’s no wonder there’s such a high demand for tickets, given their admiration for the craft involved.
Read More
Sorry. No data so far.
2024-11-19 10:54