Close Encounter
“Are we alone in the universe?”
Synopsis
A skeptical teenage girl, Riley, reluctantly joins her UFO-obsessed father, Jerry, on a road trip to a UFO convention, only to experience an otherworldly encounter that brings them closer together.
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Close Encounter | Trailer (2024) | Sci-fi Short
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Oak Park IL Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 9, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeph Porter
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeph Porter, Mikey Chastain
- Original Title
- Close Encounter
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeph Porter
Jeph Porter, Mikey Chastain
Jeph Porter
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Jeph Porter
Director
Jeph Porter
Writer
Mikey Chastain
Writer
Jeph Porter
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Frequently Asked Questions About Close Encounter
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What is Close Encounter about?
A skeptical teenage girl, Riley, reluctantly joins her UFO-obsessed father, Jerry, on a road trip to a UFO convention, only to experience an otherworldly encounter that brings them closer together.
Who directed Close Encounter?
Close Encounter was directed by Jeph Porter.
Who stars in Close Encounter?
The principal cast of Close Encounter includes Allison Carmody, Dale Dobson, Alison Banowsky.
When was Close Encounter released and how long is it?
Close Encounter was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 13m.