In 2001 Rodriguez wrote, produced and directed a feature film called
Acts of Worship, about a young woman struggling with
drug addiction. The film premiered at The Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for, and won, numerous independent film awards, including the John Cassavetes Award for Best Feature Film. It went on to many more film festival awards, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress (Ana Reeder) at The Santa Barbara Film Festival. == Television career ==