The Light That Remains (2026)
Director: Jarom Beardall
Cast: Jarom Beardall, Kadence Delbiaggio, Betsy Kennedy Ryzewics, Casper Thoma, Logan Richard
A widowed astronaut named Julian, still haunted by his wife’s death, is chosen by Auron Astronautics to pilot the Aether I mission. His task: assess the planet’s air quality in the wake of a catastrophic solar storm that stripped the atmosphere bare.
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The Light That Remains is a 2026 American science-fiction drama short directed and written by Jarom Beardall. Astronaut Julian is selected for the Aether I mission after a devastating coronal mass ejection and is sent to test an altered atmosphere while grieving the loss of his wife.
The film combines intimate grief with science-fiction survival and space exploration. Beardall stars as Julian alongside Kadence Delbiaggio, Elizabeth Kennedy-Ryzewicz, Logan Richard, and Casper Thoma, while the low-budget production emphasizes practical visual detail and atmosphere.
- Jarom Beardall directed and wrote the film and plays Julian.
- Kadence Delbiaggio plays Jaylee.
- The film was released in the United States on June 1, 2026.
- It runs approximately 15 minutes.
- IMDb listed an 8.9/10 audience rating from 26 users, with reviewers highlighting the cinematography, sound design, and practical sets.