Some of the producers behind the movie that had a murder, are now being called out again. Yes, it is for safety, but it is for the safety of all of the underage cast who have raised various complaints about the pressure being put on them, and not just about working hours, and lying on forms, but also the constant sexual harassment and threats to be replaced if they don't welcome that harassment.
Rust/Oak
DGA Flags Safety Concern on ‘Rust’ Producers’ New Film
ReplyDelete23 March 2022 by Gene Maddaus Variety
DGA Flags Safety Concern on ‘Rust’ Producers’ New Film
The Directors Guild of America has raised concerns about safety issues on a new film from the production company behind “Rust,” the project that was halted after a fatal shooting last fall.
The guild determined that “Oak” — now shooting in Thomasville, Ga. — failed to meet its safety standards. The DGA issued a statement that did not specify the reasons behind its decision. But a source close to the project said that the stunt coordinator had left the film early in the production for another job. His brother, who is also a stunt coordinator, took over that role.
It does not appear that there were any safety incidents on the set.
The Hollywood Reporter was first to report the news.
The DGA’s decision forced the film’s director, guild member Shane Drake, to leave the project. In an interview with Variety, Drake said he was disappointed and did not believe
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