Gathering Storm

About This Movie

Gathering Storm is one of those rare animated pieces that really sticks with you, you know? The way Rimmer uses a camera-less technique is fascinating—he paints directly on the film stock with some really unconventional materials. It feels almost like an abstract expression of chaos, which aligns perfectly with its themes. The pacing is rhythmic yet chaotic, echoing the turmoil depicted. The textures created by household cleaners and even fish scales add a tactile quality that makes each frame a piece of art. It’s not just a visual experience but an emotional one too, as it captures that sense of impending doom in a uniquely artistic way.

Unique camera-less animation technique.Use of unconventional materials for texture.Themes of chaos and impending doom.