Uploaded November 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
To vote for this video or to see other submissions, go to texascentral.com/2017-student-short-film-competition
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Often times when you think of travel, the first means of transportation that pops into your mind are planes and automobiles. Most people correlate these methods with business travel, much needed vacations, or memorable road trips with family or friends. The trip is planned out and well calculated to include the lengthy time needed for airport checks ins, security clearances, stopping for gas or unexcited traffic during travel. This all can be very time consuming but our society has become accustomed to expect that unexpected when traveling by plane or automobile.
In regards to the United States, a plane or car are most commonly used nationwide but there is another means of travel. A train. No, not a subway but a train. Now, if you are speaking to someone from the east coast of the U.S., a train is not that uncommon but if you suggest this to someone in other parts of the U.S., laughter could possibly be a response to this suggestion. The Texas Bullet Train is hoping to turn that laughter into a strong contender when deciding the best way to travel. Its first mission is to tackle to the connection between Dallas, Texas and Houston, Texas on the most used route of Interstate 45. Sounds like a great start but the question is “How to introduce something new to a state built on tradition?” You pull at their heart strings.
This is where the concept for our video takes life. Dallas and Houston Medical districts are both nationally and worldly recognized for their contribution medicine. In our commercial, we decided to expand on this fact. We open with a child, Jayden, who looks like a normal boy. Little do you know he is ill and although, he looks healthy he is in need of a donor. The story unfolds when his mother gets the call that changes Jayden’s life and that of their families. A donor is found in Houston. The mother quickly informs her husband and they rush to get to Houston. So, how will they get there? What will be the fastest and safest route? The Texas Bullet Train. Our commercial explains the forgotten practical use of travel. Health and medical needs. The speed and safety took away from the worry, stress, delays, and lengthiness of traveling by plane or car. The bullet train will definitely make all life has to throw at you easier.
April Brown -production/vision
Brenda Cristales - editor/videographer/actor
Anthony Taylor- editor
Cyril Tyson- writer/ videographer
Jayden Christman - actor
Jarvis Davis- actor
Floyd and Stephanie Truehill - location
To vote for this video or to see other submissions, go to texascentral.com/2017-student-short-film-competition
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Often times when you think of travel, the first means of transportation that pops into your mind are planes and automobiles. Most people correlate these methods with business travel, much needed vacations, or memorable road trips with family or friends. The trip is planned out and well calculated to include the lengthy time needed for airport checks ins, security clearances, stopping for gas or unexcited traffic during travel. This all can be very time consuming but our society has become accustomed to expect that unexpected when traveling by plane or automobile.
In regards to the United States, a plane or car are most commonly used nationwide but there is another means of travel. A train. No, not a subway but a train. Now, if you are speaking to someone from the east coast of the U.S., a train is not that uncommon but if you suggest this to someone in other parts of the U.S., laughter could possibly be a response to this suggestion. The Texas Bullet Train is hoping to turn that laughter into a strong contender when deciding the best way to travel. Its first mission is to tackle to the connection between Dallas, Texas and Houston, Texas on the most used route of Interstate 45. Sounds like a great start but the question is “How to introduce something new to a state built on tradition?” You pull at their heart strings.
This is where the concept for our video takes life. Dallas and Houston Medical districts are both nationally and worldly recognized for their contribution medicine. In our commercial, we decided to expand on this fact. We open with a child, Jayden, who looks like a normal boy. Little do you know he is ill and although, he looks healthy he is in need of a donor. The story unfolds when his mother gets the call that changes Jayden’s life and that of their families. A donor is found in Houston. The mother quickly informs her husband and they rush to get to Houston. So, how will they get there? What will be the fastest and safest route? The Texas Bullet Train. Our commercial explains the forgotten practical use of travel. Health and medical needs. The speed and safety took away from the worry, stress, delays, and lengthiness of traveling by plane or car. The bullet train will definitely make all life has to throw at you easier.
April Brown -production/vision
Brenda Cristales - editor/videographer/actor
Anthony Taylor- editor
Cyril Tyson- writer/ videographer
Jayden Christman - actor
Jarvis Davis- actor
Floyd and Stephanie Truehill - location
