Rod Bingaman

Rod Bingaman is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Film Production Department at the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Pennsylvania State University. With over 25 years of industry experience, he specializes in film directing, writing, and production across features, commercials, and corporate communications.

• Education: B.A. from University of Missouri-Kansas City, M.F.A. from Boston University

His expertise spans narrative feature films, commercials, and award-winning short films. Notable works include A Holiday Affair (Brooklyn Film Festival Audience Award), Hooray for Mister Touchdown, Chasing Butterflies, and Ripped!

Recipient of the Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Grant and multiple teaching awards, Bingaman emphasizes practical industry skills in his pedagogy. He has directed national advertising campaigns for the March of Dimes and maintains an active production company, MAPA Pictures.

• Affiliations: Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication, John Curley Center for Sports Journalism