Epoch Films has hired Youree Henley as executive producer. He is based in the bicoastal shop’s L.A. office.
A long-time producer of commercials and feature films, Henley brings to his new roost years of production experience and strong relationships with directors and agencies alike. For years, Henley worked at The Directors Bureau, and it was there that he met directors Roman Coppola and Mike Mills. It was in 2010, with the release of Sofia Coppola’s film, Somewhere, that Henley received his first producer credit. He then went on to produce Roman Coppola’s film, A Glimpse Inside The Mind Of Charles Swan III, and Sofia Coppola’s latest film The Bling Ring. Henley has just finished producing Tim Godsall’s feature film debut entitled Len & Company.
The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer clears the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to depose the actor under oath, attorneys for plaintiffs in the civil suit said Tuesday.
At a news conference in Los Angeles, victims' rights attorney Gloria Allred said that the parents and younger sister of deceased cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were disappointed that prosecutors won't appeal the dismissal of an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin. The criminal charge against Baldwin was dismissed halfway through trial in July on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.
Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during a rehearsal in the movie "Rust" in October 2021 at a film-set ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Baldwin, the lead actor and coproducer, was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when it discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the revolver fired.
Allred said Hutchins' relatives are determined to pursue damages and compensation from Baldwin and "Rust" producers in New Mexico civil court, and want Baldwin to answer questions under oath in the proceedings. Hutchins' widower and son previously reached a separate legal settlement.
"With the withdrawal that was made public yesterday, we are now able to proceed with our civil case," Allred said. "Clearly, the rights of Alec Baldwin were protected, but the due process rights of the victims — Halyna Hutchins and her parents and her sister — were violated."
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