When an alien spaceship is discovered on Mars, a haunted astronaut and a divided crew must uncover its purpose before it decides humanity’s fate — not by what we’ve built, but by who we’ve become.
Type:
TV Pilot
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
60pp
Genre:
Sci-Fi
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
Everyone
Synopsis/Details
FLIGHT OF COLUMBUS is an eight-part limited science fiction series that blends moral philosophy, quantum physics, and cosmic suspense. After nuclear missiles vanish mid-flight, panic and awe ripple across the planet. At the center of the mystery: an ancient alien spacecraft buried on Mars—one that evaluates civilizations for moral worthiness. The Fold, a quantum layer of spacetime, stores the emotional and ethical resonance of species across time. The Ark, its agent, does not judge—but executes. Former astronaut Jake Stone, still mourning the tragic death of his daughter, is called back to command humanity’s final mission. Accompanied by a morally diverse crew—scientists, warriors, idealists, and one sentient AI—Jake and his crew must confront not only the alien mystery, but the soul of humanity itself. As Earth teeters on the brink of ecological collapse and geopolitical paranoia, the question looms: Are we still worthy of continuation—or is it already too late?

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The Writer: Cole Sommers

Although I always had a love for aviation and space exploration as far back as I remember, it has not been my only priority. I played multiple sports as a kid and still workout (weights and cycling) 5-6 days/week and play singles tennis 2-3 times/week. I participated in triathlons through my twenties and thirties, have run marathons and have run in ultra-endurance 100-mile trail run events. Music is also my passion. I love The Beatles and decided in high school that I wanted to be able to play musical instruments. So, I taught myself piano, guitar and bass. Soon I was playing Paul McCartney in a Beatles tribute band. This led to writing my own songs, starting a band with musician friends of… Go to bio
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