Tragedy on the set of Rust: there is no agreement between Hollywood and unions for security measures

Tragedy on the set of Rust: there is no agreement between Hollywood and unions for security measures

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Recreation of Alec Baldwin in Rust.

The unions even promoted creating the role of “safety supervisor on set”, with the power to close productions if you think they are risky. Even so, they have failed to have an understanding and if it is not done before August 31, it will probably be delayed until next year.

“The Motion Picture Association and its member studios are committed to improving firearm safety. and conduct training programs,” said Melissa Patack, vice president of government affairs at the association, adding: “We look forward to continuing to work with the unions and will explore every possibility to advance this legislation.”

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Halyina Hutchins, the cinematographer who died on the set of Rust.

Halyina Hutchins, the cinematographer who died on the set of Rust.

New York and New Mexico also sought to promote legislation for safety on filming without success. In New Mexico, where the tragedy occurreda lawmaker proposed that movie theater workers take safety courses designed for hunting.

The New Mexico Department of Economic Developmentwhich supervises the tax incentive that the state grants to this industry, suggested waiting for next yearto deal with the law knowing the conclusion of the investigation surrounding Hutchins’ death.

Source: Ambito

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