Matt Walsh, Jonathan Lipnicki, and Geneva Carr Star in the Buffalo 8 Psychological Thriller ‘Williston’
Production Concludes on Psychological Thriller ‘Williston’ Starring Matt Walsh, Jonathan Lipnicki, and Geneva Carr
Oklahoma has played host to the recent production of Williston, a psychological thriller directed by Adam Seidel. The film features two-time Emmy nominee Matt Walsh, known for his roles in Veep and Ghosts, alongside Jonathan Lipnicki, famous for Sarah’s Oil and Jerry Maguire, and Geneva Carr from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Bull.
The narrative centers on three landmen who arrive in Williston, North Dakota, with the aim of acquiring the rights to a last remaining undeveloped parcel of land. This land is owned by a Native American man who holds a profound disdain for the oil industry.
"I had the pleasure of working briefly with Adam on his debut feature, Anywhere, and was eager to collaborate with him again," Lipnicki remarked. "When he brought me Williston—a play he had brilliantly adapted into a film—it presented a rare opportunity to explore the moral ambiguity of three deeply distinct personalities confined within a gripping, contained arena. We couldn’t have asked for more compelling performances than those delivered by Geneva and Matt—they brought extraordinary depth and complexity to their roles. It’s intense, unsettling, and profoundly challenging."
The film is produced by Stephen Mastrocola and Rafi Jacobs of Los Angeles-based Static Films, along with Jacob Ryan Snovel and Kyle Kauwika Harris. Lipnicki also serves as an executive producer on the film for Buffalo 8, working alongside Adam Harris Engelhard and Grady Craig.
Seidel, originally from Milwaukee, has a history as a playwright, with notable works including Catch the Butcher (NYT Critics’ Pick), Williston, and Original Sound.
Representatives for the cast include Stagecoach Management, The Characters Talent Agency, and Linda McAlister Talent for Lipnicki; UTA, Artists First, and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis for Walsh; and Artists & Representatives and Perennial Entertainment for Carr.
