Step into the extraordinary world of Gideon Hay in Chaos Mountain, a captivating documentary about art, passion, and perseverance.

Born in Southport, England, and raised on the West coast of Canada, Gideon Hay grew up surrounded by creativity as the son of renowned fashion photographer Gordon Hay. From an early age, he was captivated by monsters, creatures, and nature, drawing inspiration from King Kong, Star Wars, and Ray Harryhausen’s legendary films.

Gideon has built a remarkable career as a sculptor and designer for film and television, becoming well known for his work on The X-Files, Reboot, Beyond the Black Rainbow, X-Men: The Last Stand, Final Destination 2, and Alien vs. Predator: Requiem. His artistry spans from crafting lifelike creatures and monsters to conceptual designs and large-scale sculptures, leaving an indelible mark on some of Hollywood’s big budget productions.

But Chaos Mountain delves deeper than his professional achievements as well as his personal failures. This intimate documentary takes you inside Gideon’s chaotic studio, where he has lived and worked for over 20 years. Surrounded by unfinished projects, eccentric collections, and a relentless drive to create, Gideon reflects on his journey—his struggles with anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressure to live up to his potential, balanced by his unwavering passion for bringing his imagination to life.

Chaos Mountain is a raw and inspiring exploration of what it means to be an artist, showcasing how Gideon transforms chaos into creativity, love, and deeply personal works of art.