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Halyna Hutchins APRIL 9, 1979 – OCTOBER 21, 2021
Halyna Hutchins was a rising star in the world of cinematography, and her talent, passion, and drive lit the way for all who had the pleasure of working with her. This image, shot with Halyna’s personal stills camera on the set of the short film Good Bad Luck, was taken in April 2021. As is often the case on a film shoot, the cast and crew became a surrogate family, but on a project made up entirely of volunteer filmmakers, that sense of camaraderie was deeper than usual. Halyna was the most experienced person on that set and did not need to be there to further her career – she was there because she wanted to support us, and because it was another opportunity to do what she loved. We worked together in challenging, snowy conditions in the mountains, and Halyna set the bar for what we
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could achieve, inspiring us to push past our limits. We all sensed she was the real deal and came to know her as a fierce, fearless filmmaker with tremendous passion and dedication to her craft. But Halyna was much more than that – she was a dear friend to so many and a devoted mother and wife, who loved her family above all else. We will always remember Halyna, and we humbly dedicate our film to her. May she rest in peace. - The producers, director, cast, and crew of Good Bad Luck PHOTO COURTESY OF D E R E K S E T T L E R/G E T R E A L R E A L P R O D U C T I O N S