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.
[2] In 2011 Wheeler, released a made-for-television film, The Heart of Christmas, based on a true story.
It stars Candace Cameron Bure, Jeanne Neilson, Eric Jay Beck, Christopher Shone and Matthew West in his film debut.
He recently served as writer and producer on the 2013 feature film Jimmy, starring Kelly Carlson, Ted Levine, Ian Colletti, and directed by Mark Freiburger.
Gary Wheeler has also worked on a comedy concert with the Christian comedian Ken Davis.