94. Alex Kendrick on FLYWHEEL: Ignition of the Soul, Faith-Based Filmmaking & Impacting Lives

In this episode of the Faith Film Fan Podcast, host Rick Altizer welcomes his good friend and acclaimed Christian filmmaker Alex Kendrick to discuss his latest film, FLYWHEEL: Ignition of the Soul, hitting theaters October 16!

Alex shares the incredible story behind bringing FLYWHEELback to life more than 20 years after the original film launched the Kendrick Brothers' filmmaking journey. This time, the story takes audiences to Brazil, where Alex and Stephen Kendrick partnered with a talented team of Brazilian filmmakers to create a fresh, powerful retelling.

Rick and Alex dive into the unique experience of filming in Portuguese, mentoring the next generation of Christian filmmakers, and the growing impact of faith-based films around the world.

They also explore what it means to create films that do more than entertain—films that inspire, strengthen faith, and truly change lives.

In this episode:

• The story behind the new FLYWHEEL: Ignition of the Soul
• Why the Kendrick Brothers chose Brazil for this production
• The importance of mentoring the next generation of Christian filmmakers
• How Christian films are reaching audiences around the world
• Why making an impact matters more than simply impressing an audience
• Keeping God at the center of the filmmaking process

Don't miss this inspiring conversation about faith, storytelling, and the power of film to make an eternal impact!

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