Jon Proudstar — an American Indian actor, writer and director — will be joining Meskwaki filmmakers Mary Goose, Rean Goose and Lucas Goose for “American Indian FilmTalk — Panel Discussion with Jon Proudstar.”

During the panel, the three will be discussing the American Indian film world and how each of their lives have intersected with it.

 Proudstar, born in Tucson, Ariz., got his start in the television movie “Billy the Kid” in 1989, according to the International Movie Database. His first big movie was when he starred in “Madhouse” in the role of Shoot ‘Em. He played in this movie with Kirstie Alley and John Larroquette.

Many of the roles Proudstar has played relate in some aspect to the American Indian role. In 1998, he played in the hit television show “Walker, Texas Ranger” in the role of Billy Iron Hand. As an actor, he has played in more than 31 titles.

As a director, Proudstar has directed the 2009 film “So Close to Perfect,” a romantic comedy. He also directed a movie short in 2005 called “Dude Vision” about the daily sacrifices a man must make to maintain a stable relationship. This won four awards, one of which was in 2005 for best comedy from the Arizona International Film Festival. Another was for Best Short Subject at the Native Voice Film Festival as well as the Tucson Micro Film Fest and the Loft Online Fest for Special Online Film Merit.

The panel discussion will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union There is no cost to attend.