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Hudson Williams and Dylan O'Brien Star in Thriller 'Apparatus'

3/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Hudson Williams, known for Heated Rivalry, and Dylan O'Brien, who recently starred in Send Help, will star in Apparatus, Sofia Banzhaf's feature debut.
The thriller follows Tyler, a struggling rideshare driver, lured by entrepreneur JP into a violent business venture.
The project is co-written by Sofia Banzhaf and Grayson Moore.
Filming is set to begin in Toronto, with no release date announced.

History

Historical Context

The independent film movement surged in the 1990s, highlighted by the success of "Clerks" (1994) and the rise of Miramax, which distributed over 300 films. This era democratized filmmaking through affordable technology, enabling diverse voices to emerge. Today, Sofia Banzhaf's "Apparatus" exemplifies this ongoing evolution, reflecting a landscape increasingly supportive of independent filmmakers and their unique storytelling.

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Story summary

Hudson Williams, known for Heated Rivalry, and Dylan O'Brien, who recently starred in Send Help, will star in Apparatus, Sofia Banzhaf's feature debut.
The thriller follows Tyler, a struggling rideshare driver, lured by entrepreneur JP into a violent business venture.
The project is co-written by Sofia Banzhaf and Grayson Moore.
Filming is set to begin in Toronto, with no release date announced.

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