Disaster on Astra-9
When the emergency alarm sounds on a space station, members of the crew realize something has gone horribly wrong. Now they must communicate by video logs to figure out how to escape before they run out of oxygen, but someone--or something--is sabotaging their mission.
Cinematic, modern space film. Project Hail Mary. Interstellar. Sleek, colorful, 4k. Footage take from videologs of space missions.
4 roles — each records from a different vantage. Roles can't be swapped mid-session.
Dr. Jack Whitmore
video_logJack is the mission’s lead biologist and the scientific heart of the crew. Curious, optimistic, and driven by discovery, this Texan native believes every problem has an answer if they gather enough evidence. As strange biological evidence begins appearing on the station, Jack becomes convinced they are dealing with something beyond human sabotage.
Warm and intellectual. Jack talks like a professor explaining something fascinating, even when he is terrified. His fear comes from realizing science has led him somewhere dangerous. Give us your best Texan accent!
Elena Petrov
video_logElena is the commander of the Astra-9 mission and a decorated Russian cosmonaut. She is disciplined, strategic, and trained to make impossible decisions under pressure. The crew looks to her for leadership, but her secrecy and military background make the others question whether she is protecting the mission—or protecting her government’s interests.
Calm, controlled, and intimidating. Elena rarely shows emotion. When she does break, it should feel like a major moment because the audience realizes how much pressure she has been carrying. And give us your best Russian accent. It's part of the charm.
Thomas Reed
video_logThomas is a Brit who manages all communications between Astra-9 and Earth. Polite, analytical, and reserved, he is the person responsible for preserving the crew’s video logs—the very recordings that reveal what happened. As messages begin appearing that no one remembers sending, Thomas becomes the keeper of the station’s darkest secrets.
Understated and precise. Thomas does not waste words. His calm British composure makes his moments of fear more unsettling because the audience knows something has truly gone wrong when he loses control. Use a British accent!
Sofia Biancha
video_logSofia Bianchi is the brilliant Italian engineer responsible for keeping Astra-9 functioning. A fearless problem-solver with a sharp sense of humor, Sofia is the person everyone depends on when something breaks. She is confident, stubborn, and practical, but her independence often puts her at odds with Elena’s command style. When systems begin failing one by one, Sofia becomes the obvious suspect because she understands the station better than anyone.
Expressive and grounded. Sofia should feel like the most human member of the crew—quick with sarcasm, quick to challenge authority, and honest about her emotions. She hides fear behind jokes, but when the pressure becomes overwhelming, the audience sees how much she has to lose. Use an Italian slant to your accent!
Starcrossed
"Can four people from different countries trust each other in space? The crew of Astra-9 has spent months together in deep space, maintaining the station and conducting a classified research mission. Through their daily routines, we see Elena’s strict command style, Sofia’s rebellious engineering instincts, Jack’s curiosity about discovery, and Thomas’s quiet observation. Their personalities and national backgrounds create tension, but they have found a fragile rhythm that keeps the station running. So far..."
The Alarm
"What is wrong with the space station? The emergency alarm activates across Astra-9, revealing a catastrophic failure: oxygen is dropping, communication with Earth is gone, and critical systems have been sabotaged. As the crew investigates, each discovery creates more suspicion..."
Alien
"Can the crew find the real threat before they destroy each other? Evidence points in different directions, forcing the crew to confront their own secrets and hidden motives. As the station falls into darkness, they discover something else is moving through the corridors. The crew realizes they may not just be trapped with a saboteur—they may be trapped with something that has been watching them from the beginning."
Hidden Agenda
"Who will use the only escape pod? The crew realizes the classified truth behind Astra-9: they were not simply studying space—they were containing an unknown organism recovered from deep space. Because only one functioning escape pod remains, they must decide who to send back to Earth with the warning of belligerent life."
One Way Home
"What are you willing to sacrifice to make sure humanity survives? With the station failing and oxygen nearly gone, the remaining crew must make the final decision about who enters the escape pod and who stays behind. Each survivor is forced to confront their choices, secrets, and responsibilities as they attempt to prevent the organism from reaching Earth."
Alone in the Universe
"Who escaped in the pod? The escaped pod deployed, leaving the entire crew alone to die on Astra-9. But who escaped in that pod floating back to Earth? A video message from the pod reveals the surprising truth."