Upside (film)
Encyclopedia
Upside is a 2010 American dramatic film written and directed by Ken Horstmann
and set in Atlanta, Georgia
. It stars Randall Bentley
.
, head coach for the United States Naval Academy
.
Solomon Olds and Jacob Olds from Family Force 5
appear in the film dancing in the scene that features their song, along with Solomon's wife Lauren.
According to the closing credits the film was shot all on location in seven cities in and around Atlanta, Georgia
.
The soundtrack includes songs by Family Force 5
, Drew Holcomb
& The Neighbors and Sony Music Nashville
artist Corey Crowder.
Songs by Family Force 5
Songs by Corey Crowder:
Songs by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors:
Songs by Drew Holcomb:
Songs by Johanna Horstmann:
Ken Horstmann
Ken Horstmann is an American film and television director. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia.-Early career:Ken graduated from Mount Paran Christian School in . He began his career at Turner Broadcasting in Atlanta, Georgia as a tape operator. Eventually, this led him to directing commercials and...
and set in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
. It stars Randall Bentley
Randall Bentley
Robert Randall Bentley, Jr. , credited as Randall Bentley, is an American actor. He is known for the recurring character Lyle Bennet on the television series Heroes...
.
Production
The lacrosse scenes in the film were staged by Richie MeadeRichie Meade
Richie Meade is an American college lacrosse coach. He was the head coach of the Navy lacrosse team at the United States Naval Academy and at the University of Baltimore until they discontinued their athletics program...
, head coach for the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
.
Solomon Olds and Jacob Olds from Family Force 5
Family Force 5
Family Force 5 is a Christian crunk rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. They consist of Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds, Jacob "Crouton" Olds, Joshua "Fatty" Olds, Nathan "Nadaddy" Currin, and Derek "Chap Stique" Mount...
appear in the film dancing in the scene that features their song, along with Solomon's wife Lauren.
According to the closing credits the film was shot all on location in seven cities in and around Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
.
Music
Upside features an original score by Christian Wood.The soundtrack includes songs by Family Force 5
Family Force 5
Family Force 5 is a Christian crunk rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. They consist of Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds, Jacob "Crouton" Olds, Joshua "Fatty" Olds, Nathan "Nadaddy" Currin, and Derek "Chap Stique" Mount...
, Drew Holcomb
Drew Holcomb
Drew Holcomb is an American singer and songwriter who grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and now calls East Nashville, Tennessee home. Holcolmb's wife, Ellie, performs alongside him in the band, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors...
& The Neighbors and Sony Music Nashville
Sony Music Nashville
Sony Music Nashville is the country music branch of Sony Music Entertainment based in Nashville, Tennessee. It comprises of RCA Records Nashville, Columbia Records Nashville, Arista Nashville and BNA Records...
artist Corey Crowder.
Songs by Family Force 5
- "Radiator"
Songs by Corey Crowder:
- "Small Town"
- "Higher Ground"
- "What Was And Might Have Been"
- "Here's Looking At You Kid"
- "When My Ship Comes In"
- "The Last Ones Standing"
Songs by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors:
- "The Wire"
- "Fire and Dynamite"
Songs by Drew Holcomb:
- "I Like To Be With Me When I'm With You"
Songs by Johanna Horstmann:
- "Even In My Darkness"
Reception
- The film received the Dove Family Seal of Approval from The Dove Foundation. "This is an enjoyable film for the family, especially the teens in the house."
- Upside is a unique, entertaining, inspiring movie... a clever metaphor for the human condition. -Ted Baehr | Movieguide
- Upside is an inspiring film about faith and love that challenges us all to follow the unique path God has for us. - Mark HallMark Hall (musician)Mark Hall, Jr. is the lead vocalist for the Georgia-based Christian rock group Casting Crowns, a seven-member group made up of all youth pastors.-Early childhood:...
of Casting CrownsCasting CrownsCasting Crowns is a Grammy Award and Dove Award winning Contemporary Christian/Christian Rock band. Casting Crowns was started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida as part of a youth group. He now serves as a lead vocalist...
Awards won
- 2010 Redemptive Storyteller Award by the Redemptive Film Festival (held at Regent UniversityRegent UniversityRegent University is a private coeducational interdenominational Christian university located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. The school was founded by the American televangelist Pat Robertson in 1978 as Christian Broadcasting Network University. A satellite campus located in...
)