While working as a background artist on Heavy Metal, Terry caught the attention of Industrial Light & Magic.
The impressive effects-laden spots garnered numerous honors including a Silver Clio and a New York Film Festival award in the Best Campaign category.
When the company closed its commercial production division, Windell made the move to A Band Apart, helmed by Quentin Tarantino and Lawrence Bender.
[2] Windell directed over 120 commercials, including numerous Clio, Addy and Mobius award-winning spots for Geo Prism, Dodge, United Airlines and a 14-spot Bud Bowl package.
On July 23, 2018, the official Facebook page for Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters announced that Windell had died.