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Alex Kendrick, media director at Sherwood Baptist Church, created the storyline for ''Flywheel'' after trying to buy a new car. Sherwood's Senior- and Executive Pastor, [[Michael Catt]] and Jim McBride, respectively, agreed with the ministry direction and approved the project. The church received $20,000 in private donations for the film. |
Alex Kendrick, media director at Sherwood Baptist Church, created the storyline for ''Flywheel'' after trying to buy a new car. Sherwood's Senior- and Executive Pastor, [[Michael Catt]] and Jim McBride, respectively, agreed with the ministry direction and approved the project. The church received $20,000 in private donations for the film. |
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''Flywheel'' was mainly shot with one digital video camera (Canon XL1) and a homemade dolly and [[jib crane]]. No actors in the film were paid and no sets were constructed. All scenes in the film were shot in church members actual homes and businesses. The cast and crew were composed of volunteers with previous experience in making movies. |
''Flywheel'' was mainly shot with one digital video camera (Canon XL1) and a homemade dolly and [[jib crane]]. No actors in the film were paid and no sets were constructed. All scenes in the film were shot in church members actual homes and businesses. The cast and crew were composed of volunteers, some with previous experience in making movies. |
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''Flywheel'' premiered at the Carmike Wynnsong 16 Theater, in Albany, on April 9, 2003, after six months of production. It ran six weeks, beating out 12 Hollywood movies also playing there. Word began to spread about the film and soon pastors were promoting it to their congregations and families affected by it were emailing other families. |
''Flywheel'' premiered at the Carmike Wynnsong 16 Theater, in Albany, on April 9, 2003, after six months of production. It ran six weeks, beating out 12 Hollywood movies also playing there. Word began to spread about the film and soon pastors were promoting it to their congregations and families affected by it were emailing other families. |
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 Flywheel | |
| Directed by | Alex Kendrick |
| Written by | Alex Kendrick Stephen Kendrick |
| Produced by | Alex Kendrick |
| Starring | Lisa Arnold, Alex Kendrick, Tracy Goode |
| Distributed by | Sherwood Pictures |
Release date | 2003-04-09 |
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | U.S.A. |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20,000 |
Flywheel is an American drama film released in 2003. It was directed by Alex Kendrick who also stars as car salesman, "Jay Austin." The film carries an Evangelical Christian message.
Plot
Jay Austin attends church, but does not let his assumed faith affect the way he sells cars. He takes any opportunity to make money, even to the point of overcharging his pastor. According to the website, www.FlywheelTheMovie.com, "Austin does everything his way until his dishonesty and manipulation are repeatedly exposed." Eventually, Austin becomes ashamed of the way he does business and decides to make amends. This film shows a man's emotional journey as he comes to terms with his life and how he has treated the people in it. He shamefacedly returns money to customers he has cheated and seeks the forgiveness of those he has hurt, including his wife, son and local community.
Cast
- Alex Kendrick as, "Jay Austin"
- Janet Lee Dapper as, "Judy Austin"
- Roger Breland, as "Mr. Austin"
- Richie Hunnewell as, "Todd Austin"
- Lisa Arnold, as "Hillary Vail"
- Walter Burnett as, "Max Kendall"
- Tracy Goode as, "Bernie Meyers"
- Rutha Harris as, "Katie Harris"
- Treavor Lokey as, "Vince Berkley"
- Steve Moore as, "Dan Michaels"
Production
Flywheel is the first full-length feature film by Sherwood Pictures, a production company created by Sherwood Baptist Church, in Albany, Georgia.
Alex Kendrick, media director at Sherwood Baptist Church, created the storyline for Flywheel after trying to buy a new car. Sherwood's Senior- and Executive Pastor, Michael Catt and Jim McBride, respectively, agreed with the ministry direction and approved the project. The church received $20,000 in private donations for the film.
Flywheel was mainly shot with one digital video camera (Canon XL1) and a homemade dolly and jib crane. No actors in the film were paid and no sets were constructed. All scenes in the film were shot in church members actual homes and businesses. The cast and crew were composed of volunteers, some with previous experience in making movies.
Flywheel premiered at the Carmike Wynnsong 16 Theater, in Albany, on April 9, 2003, after six months of production. It ran six weeks, beating out 12 Hollywood movies also playing there. Word began to spread about the film and soon pastors were promoting it to their congregations and families affected by it were emailing other families.
According to the official website, "Flywheel has won numerous awards including, "The Gold Crown Award," for "Best Screenplay," and the "2004 Best Picture Award" at the WYSIWYG Film Festival."
Reception
Box office
Flywheel was shown in three theaters in Georgia, aired on five Christian television networks, followed by a video release. It has sold more than 100,000 copies and may be rented in many markets. TBN and other family television networks have shown the film, exposing it to more than 63 million viewers.[1] More than 200 churches have also shown the movie.
Critics
Critical reviews of the film have been mixed.[2][3] Even so, many of these critics often express respect for the quality of acting and screenplay despite the low budget and lack of professional talent.
The film won seven Christian film awards.[4]
References
All references and external links verified 2006-11-03 unless noted.
External links
- Official website
- Flywheel at IMDb
- Sherwood Pictures, the movie's production company.
- Flywheel Airtimes on TBN