John Benjamin Terrell
Directing
Biography
John Benjamin Terrell is a 20 year old filmmaker from Dallas, Texas. He is a rising sophomore attending Biola University in La Mirada, California. Since early adolescence, Terrell has fostered a vibrant passion for cinema. Today, the young, budding filmmaker pursues his life-long dream of filmmaking as an aspiring director, writer, and editor. In 2024, during his freshman year of college, Terrell made a remarkable debut at film festivals nation-wide with the release of his first major short film, the award-winning documentary "Almost Perfect: The 99th Pitch." The acclaimed student sports documentary would notably be broadcasted regionally on television and screened on the jumbotron of Mariners stadium.
Known For
When a man leading a double life is murdered during a secret affair, a troubled detective investigating the case must navigate lies, jealousy, and betrayal to uncover the woman who framed the perfect crime.
Black Dove
In order to escape the reality of his depressive state, a man imagines his life as a goofy Seinfeld-esque 90s sitcom. But when the lines between reality and fantasy are blurred, his double life begins to crumble.
Episode
After an oblivious young man ineptly tells his date that she looks like a Picasso painting, an eccentric art curator attempts to teach him the true meaning of art.
Eye of the Beholder
On April 20, 1990, Seattle Mariners' starting pitcher, Brian Holman, faces off against the Oakland Athletics in an heart-breaking performance that stands as one of the most rare events in Major League Baseball history.
Almost Perfect: The 99th Pitch
In September of 1968, middle schooler Rita Pettis runs into her neighbor's niece rocking an afro, the first she's ever seen. When encouraged to try the new hair-do, she reports to school only to find herself suspended for wearing her natural hair.
My Own Hair
A meek 1950s housewife struggles to confront her adulterous husband after uncovering his affair.