Film Safety Expert Looks Back On Rust Tragedy After Alec Baldwin Slapped With Charge

In an exclusive interview with Nicki Swift, VIP StarNetwork CEO and health and safety expert Johonniuss Chemweno shared his thoughts on the tragic "Rust" shooting. "'Rust' had actually reached out to VIP StarNetwork to assist with health and safety, but they were unable to make a deal work due to the film's budgetary constraints," the company revealed in a statement.

When asked if he was "concerned" about the team's decision due to budgetary constraints, Chemweno said, "We're always concerned as a healthcare company that's driven on bringing a higher level of healthcare and safety to film productions as well as to serve as many patients as we can." Chemweno voiced that "cutting corners" in on-set health and safety measures isn't typical. "Most directors, producers, as well as other studio executives are always concerned about safe working conditions," he shared. Chemweno also opened up about Baldwin's recent charge and if it made sense. While admitting he's not a "legal expert," Chemweno added that he's hopeful the outcome, whatever it may be, will be "swift" and "just."

The expert shared his theory on how the "Rust" tragedy will affect the film industry moving forward. "I think we're going to look at this as an example to strengthen safety programs, make sure that the working conditions are in place, and that there's checks and balances and proper oversight," he explained.

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