Terry Gingles

Take The Lead (0000 - 2023)
Film (short) by Visually Inspired Productions/Artist By The Sea Productions Co-Director/Writer/Producer When his beloved dog goes missing, a young boy discovers him with an unhoused man who has found companionship and hope in the animal. Faced with a difficult choice, the boy chooses compassion over possession, sparking an unexpected bond that transforms both families. Take The Lead is a heartfelt story about empathy, sacrifice, and the healing power of friendship

#BTSD (0000 - 2021)
Film (short) Director/Writer/Producer A simple late-night popcorn run turns into a psychological minefield for Ronald, a young Black man whose peaceful evening with his partner is shattered by the looming threat of police interaction. As his anxiety builds with each passing moment, BTSD explores the unseen trauma Black Americans silently carry, even in the most mundane moments. A deeply intimate and timely portrait of what it means to live in a state of hyper-awareness, this short film examines the quiet weight of survival.

Fade Away Film Noir ⋄ Sports Drama When a gifted but overlooked Indiana high school point guard and his charismatic star teammate chase basketball glory, their bond and futures are tested by rivalries, family struggles, and the violent realities of the streets that refuse to fade away.

The Big Play Budget: $1M - $5M | Film Noir ⋄ Sports Drama Haunted by a shattered football legacy and addicted to painkillers, a disgraced ex-NFL star prowls the underbelly of Los Angeles chasing a shady tech mogul who may have conned him, risking what little he has left to prove he's still a father worth his son’s love.

This Wasn't in The Scipt Comedy ⋄ Film Noir When his girlfriend leaves him for a hotshot screenwriter, a washed-up L.A. wordsmith descends into a delirious, noir-tinged quest to win her back by stalking her social media, breaking into his rival’s house, and blurring the line between heartbreak and insanity, all while convinced he’s the hero of his own twisted love story.