Still from Stand, a commercial for Texas A&M University by Texas FilmWorks
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Texas A&M University

Stand

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2024

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Directed by

Directed by

Andrew Kilzer

Andrew Kilzer

ABOUT

Texas A&M University set out to define its identity on a national stage with a bold PSA campaign. Tasked with crafting a narrative that resonated beyond campus, Texas FilmWorks created two dynamic spots—a 30-second and a 60-second piece—that captured the university’s legacy of leadership, service, and innovation. The goal was to inspire both Aggies and new audiences by showcasing Texas A&M’s enduring values and forward-thinking vision. To bring this to life, the production combined expert cinematography, a stirring original score, and a meticulously directed voice-over. Every detail was carefully crafted to ensure the campaign felt as powerful as the institution itself. Texas A&M’s MarComm team worked closely with Texas FilmWorks in post-production, fine-tuning every frame and edit to create an unforgettable final product. The result was the STAND campaign—an emotionally resonant message that reached over 20 million viewers on YouTube. More than just a PSA, it became a rallying cry, reinforcing Texas A&M’s national presence and making its spirit more vivid, inspiring, and undeniable than ever.

CREDITS

Executive Producer: Ethan Braden VP Marketing & Communications, Texas A&M University
Executive Creative Director: Laura Root
Prod. Company: Texas FilmWorks
Director: Andrew Kilzer
Art Director/Copywriter: Stewart Wade
Producer: Michelle Blakley
Producer: Emily Caroline Sartin
Producer: Racardo D. Davis
Producer: Erin Rees
Production Supervisor: Jessica Flores
1st AD: Roy Castillo
2nd AD: Joe Dalton
2nd 2nd AD: Piper Jones
Editor: Lindsay Caudle
Music: David Vest
Colorist: Case Rhome
DP: Justin Montgomery
A Cam Op: Matt Taylor
A Cam 1st: Matthew Abravaya
A Cam 2nd: Max Chen
B Cam Op: Kelsey Beasley
B Cam 1st: Roman Hernandez
B Cam 2nd: Dash Kinnard
DIT: Jordan Cardona
Photographer: Laura McKenzie
Photographer: Abbey Santoro
Gaffer: Jeremy McLaughlin
Keygrip: Jeff Fountain
BBG: Mike Esco
BBE: Joel Oelze
Electric: Mark Henson
Grip: Quinton Lowe
Grip Truck/Utility: Jeremy Wilkinson
Wardrobe: Gil Gomez
HMU: Jeannie Copeland
Vanities Asst: Aixa Tovar
Art: Peter Blanford

ABOUT

Texas A&M University set out to define its identity on a national stage with a bold PSA campaign. Tasked with crafting a narrative that resonated beyond campus, Texas FilmWorks created two dynamic spots—a 30-second and a 60-second piece—that captured the university’s legacy of leadership, service, and innovation. The goal was to inspire both Aggies and new audiences by showcasing Texas A&M’s enduring values and forward-thinking vision. To bring this to life, the production combined expert cinematography, a stirring original score, and a meticulously directed voice-over. Every detail was carefully crafted to ensure the campaign felt as powerful as the institution itself. Texas A&M’s MarComm team worked closely with Texas FilmWorks in post-production, fine-tuning every frame and edit to create an unforgettable final product. The result was the STAND campaign—an emotionally resonant message that reached over 20 million viewers on YouTube. More than just a PSA, it became a rallying cry, reinforcing Texas A&M’s national presence and making its spirit more vivid, inspiring, and undeniable than ever.

CREDITS

Executive Producer: Ethan Braden VP Marketing & Communications, Texas A&M University
Executive Creative Director: Laura Root
Prod. Company: Texas FilmWorks
Director: Andrew Kilzer
Art Director/Copywriter: Stewart Wade
Producer: Michelle Blakley
Producer: Emily Caroline Sartin
Producer: Racardo D. Davis
Producer: Erin Rees
Production Supervisor: Jessica Flores
1st AD: Roy Castillo
2nd AD: Joe Dalton
2nd 2nd AD: Piper Jones
Editor: Lindsay Caudle
Music: David Vest
Colorist: Case Rhome
DP: Justin Montgomery
A Cam Op: Matt Taylor
A Cam 1st: Matthew Abravaya
A Cam 2nd: Max Chen
B Cam Op: Kelsey Beasley
B Cam 1st: Roman Hernandez
B Cam 2nd: Dash Kinnard
DIT: Jordan Cardona
Photographer: Laura McKenzie
Photographer: Abbey Santoro
Gaffer: Jeremy McLaughlin
Keygrip: Jeff Fountain
BBG: Mike Esco
BBE: Joel Oelze
Electric: Mark Henson
Grip: Quinton Lowe
Grip Truck/Utility: Jeremy Wilkinson
Wardrobe: Gil Gomez
HMU: Jeannie Copeland
Vanities Asst: Aixa Tovar
Art: Peter Blanford

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