Halyna Hutchins death: Are 'Rust' producers to blame? Full list of people behind film
The producers of the movie 'Rust' are facing quite the backlash following last week's prop gun misfire incident that saw actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shoot and kill cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injure director Joel Souza.
The production for the upcoming movie was brought to a halt following the debacle that sparked outrage among gun control activists as well as critics of Baldwin. The production team offered support to Hutchins' family following the October 21 incident on the movie's New Mexico set. Producers said they are wrapping the production of the film and cooperating with the Santa Fe County Sheriff's office in an investigation into the incident. Nonetheless, many have continued to blame them for the tragic mishap.
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Here's the full list of producers for 'Rust', as listed by the Internet Movie Database, popularly known as IMDb.
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin is the eldest of four brothers including Stephen, William, and Daniel Baldwin. He first gained recognition for his performance on the sixth and seventh seasons of the CBS primetime soap opera 'Knots Landing'. He shot to prominence and became a household name following his role as Jack Donaghy on the critically acclaimed NBC sitcom '30 Rock' starring alongside Tina Fey, from 2006 to 2013. Baldwin also garnered attention and won a Primetime Emmy for his satirical portrayal of former President Donald Trump on 'Saturday Night Live'.
Allen Cheney
Allen Cheney is the owner of Georgia-based motion pictures company Thomasville Pictures. He is known for producing several Hollywood films including 'Supercell', 'Crescendo', 'Heartbeats', 'Some Freaks'. His upcoming projects include movies 'Bandit' and 'One Way', both slated to be released next year.
Tyler Gould
Tyler Gould is the VP of Finance and Development at BondIt Media Capital, where he oversees the internal development slate of projects by reviewing, developing, and packaging projects for original productions. Gould has a background in film production and finance, with degrees in Radio/Television/Film and Economics from Northwestern University.
He is known for producing 'Out of Death' (2021), 'Midnight in the Switchgrass' (2021), 'Rogue Hostage' (2021), 'Cosmic Sin' (2021), 'The Pale Door' (2020), 'Hard Kill' (2020), 'Trauma Center' (2019).
Nathan Klingher
Nathan Klingher is the director of Acquisitions and Development at Highland Film Group, where he joined as a development coordinator in 2015. He is known for producing 'The Night Clerk' (2020), 'Inheritance' (2020), and 'Panama' (2021) among several films. His upcoming movie 'Bandit' is set for release in 2022.
Emily Hunter Salveson
Salveson is the CEO and co-founder of Streamline Global Group, which was established in 2015 as EHS Media Capital. The company provides tax equity financing services to the film industry and draws investors who enjoy significant returns through tax savings.
Born and raised in Orange County, Salveson graduated from the University of San Diego in 2009 with a BA degree in English. She is known for producing 'Charlie's Christmas Wish' (2020), 'BAB' (2020), 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' (2020), 'Why Not Choose Love: A Mary Pickford Manifesto' (2019) and many more.
Anjul Nigam
A veteran actor who has served in the entertainment industry for over two decades, Nigam graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and became a founding partner at Brittany House Pictures, where he is currently producing the feature film 'Good Ol' Boy'. Aside from his acting career, Nigam is known for producing 'Crown Vic' (2019), 'Bayou Caviar' (2018), 'Growing Up Smith' (2015), and 'Victor Ramirez, Asesino' (2010).
Luke Taylor
Los Angeles-based film producer Luke Taylor is a co-founder of Buffalo 8 and BondIt Media Capital. He began his film career at the New York-based Mannic Media, and later moved to Los Angeles to study business, music and film at the University of Southern California. Taylor has managed several high-level Hollywood finance deals and overseen multi-million dollar productions. His recent credits include 'Little Men' (2016), 'Rodney King' (2017) and 'The Brits Are Coming' (2018).
Kc Brandenstein
Producer Kc Brandenstein was born on July 9, 1984, in Smithtown, New York. She is known for producing 'Aquaman' (2018), 'The Fate of the Furious' (2017), and 'Mechanic: Resurrection' (2016).
Matt DelPiano
Hollywood executive Matt DelPiano is a film producer and talent manager who also serves as president and partner at Cavalry Media, which he runs with co-founders Dana Brunetti and Keegan Rosenberger. Before joining Cavalry Media, DelPiano spent 26 years as a talent agent at Creative Artists Agency, LLC (CAA). He is known for producing 'Dr Death' (2021) and The Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin (2019).
Matthew Helderman
Helderman is the CEO and co-founder of BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo 8. He graduated from Lake Forest College with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and his career has been profiled in the New York Times. He is known for producing 'Little Men' (2016), 'To the Bone' (2017), 'As You Are' (2017), 'Sometimes Always Never' (2020), and 'Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street' (2021) among several other high profile productions.
Ryan Donnell Smith
Producer and production manager Ryan Donnell Smith is known for his work in 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' (2020), 'The Tiger Rising' and 'The Tax Collector' (2020). He is currently listed as a producer in 'Rust.'
Ryan Winterstern
Ryan Winterstern worked as an executive at the Highland Film Group and Lakeshore Entertainment for several years, working in production on numerous films including 'The Age of Adaline' (2015), 'The Boy' (2016), and 'American Pastoral' (2016). Winterstern was born in Montreal, Canada, and moved to Los Angeles as a teenager. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA degree and also received a minor in business studies from USC's Marshall School of Business.