An astronaut, Julian, grieving the recent loss of his wife, is selected by Auron Astronautics for the Aether I mission to test the atmosphere after a devastating coronal mass ejection

Director Biography - Jarom Ellis

Jarom Beardall is an emerging filmmaker based in Cody, Wyoming, known for his short films Fragmentary and his newest film The Light That Remains. As a writer, director, producer, cinematographer, editor, and composer, Jarom creates cinematic stories that combine emotional depth with ambitious visual storytelling. His film Fragmentary received recognition from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, earning a National Student Production Award for Audio/Sound. His newest film, The Light That Remains, explores themes of grief, isolation, and human connection through a science fiction story about an astronaut facing a dangerous mission after a devastating solar event. Through his films, Jarom continues to develop stories that explore humanity, memory, and the power of cinema to create meaningful experiences for audiences.