He is of the Comanche, Pawnee and Shawnee nations, and has produced, written, edited, directed and starred in three independent feature films made right here in Wichita, including the zombie cult hit “The Dead Can’t Dance.” He is currently in post-production on his latest film, “Red Hand.” Rod is an alumnus of the Sundance Institute’s renowned screenwriting program and received a directing fellowship at the L.A. SkinsFest and CBS. Rod is also a film columnist for The Wichita Eagle.