Proximity 2019

Carl's abduction in Alaska

In 1979, Carl, a lumberjack, is abducted by aliens while working in the Alaskan wilderness. The disappearance leaves his crew and the village with questions, and the event becomes a local legend. The alien abduction sets the central mystery of the film into motion.

Isaac starts a video diary

In the present day, Isaac, a young computer engineer, begins recording his life on a video diary for posterity. The diary frames his skepticism about extraordinary events while hinting at deeper forces at work. This project provides the film with a documentary-like perspective as it unfolds.

Encounter in the woods

After a hike in the woods, Isaac encounters a flying saucer and an alien being. The surreal sight shatters his sense of reality and propels him into a widening mystery. This moment marks the first direct confrontation with extraterrestrial life.

Three days later: wake near the water

Three days after the encounter, Isaac wakes up near the water with no memory of how he got there. He begins to suspect that his perceptions are distorted by hallucinations and strange physical changes. A medical examination confirms anomalies in his body that push the investigation forward.

Abduction captured on video and goes viral

Isaac uploads footage of his abduction to the internet, and the clip goes viral. News outlets, media figures, and the government begin to question his story and motives. The sudden attention forces him to confront a much larger conspiracy surrounding the events.

Realization of historical alien signs and Sara's post

Isaac discovers signs of alien activity referenced throughout history and a pattern of unexplained phenomena. He finds a post by a girl his age named Sara that mirrors his experience. The two arrange to meet in a local diner, forming an uneasy alliance.

Lie detector test and government intervention

Isaac is asked to take a lie detector test to prove his abduction and passes. Shortly after, he is detained by men in black led by Agent Graves. The encounter signals that powerful interests want to control or suppress the truth.

Tracker discovery and escape with Sara

The government reveals alien trackers embedded in Isaac and Sara's arms. Isaac refuses to cooperate with the authorities and escapes with Sara. They are pursued by androids as they flee toward safety, underscoring the scale of the conspiracy.

Journey to Costa Rica and meeting Zed

The pair discovers they have been transported to Costa Rica and meets Zed, a hacker who helps them navigate the conspiracy. Zed explains he knows about a United Nations agency involved in the kidnapping. He arranges a video chat with an elderly Carl and begins connecting the dots.

Search for Carl and the five-day countdown

Zed helps locate the elderly Carl, and a video chat confirms his connection to the aliens' study. They learn the aliens plan to arrive in British Columbia in five days. The clock is ticking as the group prepares for what’s to come.

Arrival in British Columbia and the cabin safety

The trio travels to British Columbia and finds Carl living in a cabin. Carl disables the United Nations trackers, buying them two days of safety. Tensions rise as the threat of capture grows and the journey intensifies.

Confrontation and the first losses

Two days later the aliens arrive and explain their study of humanity, including beliefs about Jesus. The men in black surround the cabin and Sara's tracker is removed. Graves presses Carl for answers about his father's death, and Carl is shot by laser weapons.

Isaac's escape and the saucer escape

Isaac's tracker is removed and he unleashes telekinetic and chronokinetic powers to escape. He saves Zed and carries Sara and Carl to safety as the cabin is destroyed. The aliens intervene, recovering Sara and Carl as the survivors escape in a flying saucer.