Stars who insist on smoking because of their addiction are compromising the film and betraying their fans. Screenwriters Screenwriters create the screenplay, which is where most movies begin. Nobody will miss it if they don't. People definitely notice if they do. Editors Editors take all of the footage shot by the director, sequence the camera angles and other elements of scenes, and assemble the final film, frame by frame.
Editors can also leave tobacco billboards and other pro-tobacco images on the cutting room floor.
Property Masters Property masters work with directors and production designers to dress the sets and locations where movies are made. They put out the cigarettes or put up the tobacco advertisements. They can also ensure that there are no cigarettes and ashtrays in the shot.