The director of 'Rust' asked for a new trial after he was shot on the set

Hannah Gutierrez Reed was convicted earlier this month for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Gutierrez Reed's attorneys are challenging her involuntary manslaughter conviction. "Rust" armorer was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Halyna Hutchinsonins. She has requested a new trial, asking for a retrial.

Joel Souza, the director and screenwriter on the 'Rust' film, is on the witness stand in the involuntary manslaughter trial of the film’s armorer, testifying about the moment he was shot on the movie set by actor Alec Baldwin. ‘Rust’ director recounts the moment of shooting on set during testimony in trial of armorer.

Dave Halls gave emotional testimony as he recalled moments leading up to "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' death. Alec Baldwin and the armorer face charges in the shooting death of Hutchins in the film's first major drama. Halls: "Rust's" assistant director testifies about tense final moments before shooting.