Gary Wheeler is a

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–based film producer. He is the founder and president of Level Path Productions. Wheeler's recent projects include ''Final Solution'', which was shot in South Africa and stars

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winner

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, ''Midnight Clear'', a

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and '' The List'', a

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, Hilarie Burton and

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. Gary Wheeler has also directed the courtroom drama ''

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''. This has actors like

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and

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. Wheeler is known for making films with strong Christian themes. Wheeler often talks openly about his beliefs and how they have impacted his film career. For this reason, he is a recognized figure in the growing Christian-film industry and acts as a board member of the International Christian Visual Media organization.Roche, Scott.
Interview with Gary Wheeler
, HJ Live!, August 31, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-06-02. In 2011 Wheeler, released a made-for-television film, '' The Heart of Christmas'', based on a true story. It stars

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, Jeanne Neilson, Eric Jay Beck, Christopher Shone and

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in his film debut. He has also made another film with GMC called ''Somebody's Child''. He recently served as writer and producer on the 2013 feature film ''

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'', starring Kelly Carlson,

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, Ian Colletti, and directed by Mark Freiburger. Gary Wheeler has also worked on a comedy concert with the Christian comedian Ken Davis.

Education

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(College) *

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(Graduate School)

References

External links

Interview with Gary Wheeler from HollywoodJesus.comNewspaper article about Wheeler directing The List
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