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Star Dust

Episode 1.01
April 02, 2021
Written by Thomas Duncan-Watt
Directed by Pablo De La Torre

The Novas, a family of space explorers, make an interstellar discovery will change the course of history when they chance across an alien space craft and its ethereal substance — Star Dust.

Starring: Adelaide Tustian as Adelaide Nova, Zachary Fuller as Jet Nova, Michelle Doake as Josie Nova, Stephen James King as Hugo Nova, Darren Sabadina as G9, Rae Johnston as Janali Banks, Jason Chong as Andy Ling, Ash Ricardo as Aubrina Eridani, Christian Charisiou as Sol Eridani

Guest Cast: Christian Savos, Alex Chard, Anni Finsterer, Holly Summers-Clarke, Lolo Kate

Notes: Cast credits are the same for all episodes and won't be repeated.

Over Being a Nova

Episode 1.02
Written by Joel Slack-Smith
Directed by Pablo De La Torre

Bored with cataloguing rocks, Adelaide accepts a challenge to a "space-off. But when Sol gets in trouble, Adelaide and Jet perform a heroic rescue and rediscover what being a Nova is all about.

Black Hamster

Episode 1.03
Written by Charlotte Rose Hamlyn
Directed by Pablo De La Torre

When Jet creates a nutrient-dense super pickle it attracts a space hamster whose survival instinct allows it to turn into a small black hole. Jet will have to free his new friend in order to guarantee Luna Port's safety.

Escape from TR-227

Episode 1.04
Written by Thomas Duncan-Watt
Directed by Pablo De La Torre

While travelling to complete a supply drop off, the Novas crash land on the planet only to be confronted by a deadly gravity storm that threatens not only lives — but also life-saving research!

Seaweed Samba

Episode 1.05
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Pablo De La Torre

When the Nova’s mission to what they think is a Star Dust Planet goes awry, they are trapped underwater by a sentient seaweed plant. Meanwhile, Aubrina, determined to learn what the Novas are up to, sends Sol out, undercover.

Steel Comet

Episode 1.06
Written by Melanie Alexander
Directed by Pablo De La Torre

When a large comet appears on a collision course with Luna Port, the Novas take a huge risk to divert it, only to realise it's no comet at all, but rather a frozen-over space ship presumed lost for over 100 years!

Friends in Dark Places

Episode 1.07
Written by Georgina Love and Thomas Duncan-Watt
Directed by Pablo De La Torre

When the Novas go to investigate a system based on data they obtained from the ‘Eagle’ they find an uninhabited planet — until they fall through quicksand to the caverns beneath! Aubrina continues to keep a close eye on the Novas.

Invisible Siblings

Episode 1.08
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Pablo De La Torre

G9 malfunctions at Luna Port's centennial celebrations. Aubrina seeks to reprogram him. Jet and Adelaide go on a mission to save their robot, finding a library of hidden alien artefacts inside a locked room owned by Aubrina!

Steam Ship

Episode 1.09
Written by Joel Slack-Smith
Directed by Cindy Scharka

The Novas are forced to land on a junk planet for repairs and come face-to-face with Old Phil and his dog Calisto. Phil claims that he enjoys solitude and quiet, but he may know more than he is letting on!

Grafter

Episode 1.10
Written by Charlotte Rose Hamlyn
Directed by Cindy Scharka

Sol’s attempt to win a science fair by sabotaging all of the other projects goes wrong when the Novas' project — a giant half plant half animal — kidnaps him. Alien DNA is found on the plant — where did it come from?

Ghost Station

Episode 1.11
Written by Thomas Duncan-Watt
Directed by Cindy Scharka

Josie surprises the Novas, booking a ‘ghost tour’ of a spooky space station. But when they receive a distress call from the station and land there, even the most sceptical Nova starts to believe!

The Jump

Episode 1.12
Written by Joel Slack-Smith
Directed by Cindy Scharka

The Novas expose Aubrina’s wrongdoing and the Star Dust Crystal is returned! They’re ready to make their first Star Dust ‘jump’ and explore unknown parts of space. Aubrina enlists a shadowy figure to stop the Novas!

Finally An Alien

Episode 1.13
Written by Melanie Alexander
Directed by Cindy Scharka

The Novas are able to jump millions of lightyears and their quest to find Star Dust aliens kicks into high gear. After Sol demonstrates super strength Jet and Adelaide realise that their alien might be closer to home.

The Goldilocks Zone

Episode 1.14
Written by Thomas Duncan-Watt
Directed by Cindy Scharka

Having learned the direction the Tychon was taking on the day Sol was discovered as a baby, the Novas take Sol on a mission to a planet inhabited entirely by mega-flora — then Sol goes missing.

Rogue Planet

Episode 1.15
Written by Georgina Love
Directed by Gie Santos

The Novas' drones send an image of a Star Dust ship. When the Novas and Sol go to investigate — they get trapped on a rogue planet heading directly towards the system’s sun! Aubrina has plans to get her own Star Dust crystal.

The Puzzle

Episode 1.16
Written by Charlotte Rose Hamlyn
Directed by Cindy Scharka

The Novas investigate a planet that has pyramid-like temples they believe may have been created by intelligent beings. However, they find the pyramids ARE the intelligent beings — and these aliens aren’t friendly!

A Black Hole Ate My Homework

Episode 1.17
Written by Ben Levin & Thomas Duncan-Watt
Directed by Cindy Scharka

When Jet and Adelaide realize they have too much work and reading to get through in one night, they devise a plan to slow time by taking Adelaide’s flyer to the very edge of a black hole in order to slow down time.

White Hamster

Episode 1.18
Written by Charlotte Rose Hamlyn
Directed by Gie Santos

Detecting human technology in a far-flung region of the universe, the Novas head out to examine it — only to find the escape pod that Jet used to evacuate his Space Hamster, Pickles.

Pamela Barnacle Is Alive and Well

Episode 1.19
Written by Melanie Alexander
Directed by Cindy Scharka

Luna Port’s security system is malfunctioning and the Novas visit the ex-president of Lunar Port, Pamela Barnacle, the system’s creator. They find Pamela is under the system’s control — and so are the Novas!

Shore Leave

Episode 1.20
Written by Thomas Duncan-Watt
Directed by Gie Santos

The Novas spot a planet that looks like paradise itself and decide to visit it for some much-needed R&R. Soon, however, their dream getaway turns out to be just that — and one that they’re unable to wake up from!

Alienosaurs

Episode 1.21
Written by Joel Slack-Smith
Directed by Gie Santos

The Novas head to an Earth-like planet, hoping to find the Star Dust aliens. Instead, they find highly evolved and aggressive alien dinosaurs, and what it’s like when humans are at the bottom of the food chain!

Collision Course

Episode 1.22
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Gie Santos

Jet, Adelaide, Sol and Marcie Yang are put together in a grav ball game. During the game, Luna Port faces a catastrophic blackout and they must work together to save the day. Aubrina searches for plans of Star Dust cube!

Yowie!

Episode 1.23
Written by Thomas Duncan-Watt
Directed by Gie Santos

On the lookout for intelligent life, one of the Novas' drones delivers footage that will make them question everything they know about aliens — blurry video of what appears to be a real live bigfoot!

Sweet Dreams

Episode 1.24
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Gie Santos

When Sol has vivid dreams about his home world, the Novas enlist the help of the ‘energy creature’ to uncover the details of this planet. Things take a turn when Sol’s brain refuses to release him from the dream state!

Dark Ice

Episode 1.25
Written by Melanie Alexander
Directed by Gie Santos

Following Sol’s vision, the Novas journey to a what they believe is Sol’s home planet — only to discover it is completely frozen over. They realise the planet may hold the answers to all of their questions — and they must journey below the ice...

Star Dust Aliens

Episode 1.26
Written by Thomas Duncan-Watt
Directed by Gie Santos

The Novas locate another alien rock ship and set off to make contact. They uncover Sol as a stowaway and find out that Andy is a robot. Will the Novas lose their chance to make real contact with the Star Dust aliens forever?