Here are some of his notable film projects:
* The Ballad of the Sad Cafe (1991): A film adaptation of Carson McCullers' novel, directed by Allen.
* The Desire of the Moth (1992): A documentary about Allen's work, directed by Allen.
* The Terror of the Tiny Town (1998): A musical film by Allen.
* The Human Instrument (2002): A film about Allen's creative process, directed by Allen.
* A Love Song for Bobby Bloom (2014): A musical film by Allen, starring Allen as the lead character.
* The Headless Horseman (2015): A film by Allen, adapted from the Washington Irving story.
* The Last Days of the Texas Republic (2019): An experimental film by Allen.
Terry Allen is a highly acclaimed artist who has produced a vast body of work, but his primary focus has been on music and visual art. He has only directed films, not starred in them.