Rust movie director Joel Souza was spotted for the first time since his release from hospital last Friday after being accidentally shot by Alec Baldwin while filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Souza was injured but survived the incident that took the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

The injured director was spotted outside of his home in Palo Alto, California, looking somber. His friend revealed Souza is still mourning the loss of his colleague and is "devastated."

"Joel is in pieces," his friend said. "He was standing right behind Halyna. They were both looking into the camera monitor as Alex fired the gun straight at them. He is utterly devastated."

Baldwin pulled the trigger of a prop gun handed to him by the assistant director to be used for his character in his upcoming movie, Rust.

The actor was unaware the firearm contained a "live round."

As a result, Souza and Hutchins were shot on the film set. Police were called out immediately to the scene at the Bonanza Creek Ranch.