Rebellion Film Studios to produce sci-fi horror ‘The Experiment’

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Sam Pither

Didcot’s Rebellion Film Studios will shoot the first feature film from newly formed development and production company, Action Xtreme.

‘The Experiment’ was conceived and is to be directed by Chee Keong Cheung. The British-Chinese film maker is best known for independent action/horror film Redcon-1, which secured a UK Netflix release.

Chee is also leading the new studio, which is the action genre division of Andreas Roald’s UK-based production and distribution company, Sovereign. The studio aims to produce franchisable film, TV and online action content.

Chee Keong Cheung, Director/Producer said: “I am proud and excited to begin production on The Experiment with Action Xtreme, thanks to the support of Sovereign and Andreas Roald. With a captivating story, strong characters, heart-pounding action and an amazingly talented team, I cannot wait for audiences to experience this epic thrill ride.

“I am delighted to also have the opportunity to work with Jason Kingsley and film at the truly unique Rebellion Studios as the principal location for The Experiment and to utilise the incredible facilities on offer. I’m grateful to Jason who is an incredible supporter of independent talent and who was pivotal in making the film at Rebellion.”

Filming will take place at Rebellion’s 12-acre complex in Didcot, which includes a 25,000 square foot soundstage. Founded in 1992 by brothers Jason and Chris Kingsley, the company has grown from video game production to also produce board games, motion capture, books, comics, film and TV.

Some of their best known IPs include the Sniper Elite and Evil Genius games, as well as the Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper comics under the legendary 2000AD label.

Jason Kingsley OBE, CEO of Rebellion Studios, said: “Chee is one of the UK's most talented and exciting action film directors, and Rebellion is delighted to be working with him and Action Xtreme on The Experiment.

“We’ve been talking for a while to find the right project to collaborate together on and I’m very pleased we could make this one work, with hopefully many more to come. Our expansive and varied locations are the perfect setting for such projects.

“We have no doubt that it's going to be a thrilling action-packed experience for audiences. We look forward to showcasing our extensive facilities through The Experiment.”

Set in 2080, in a world recovering from catastrophic nuclear war, The Experiment follows an elite Spec-Ops team, led by Captain Ava Stone, sent on a rescue mission into a top-secret military research facility after a rogue employee takes a group of scientists hostage.

The mission soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the team face a relentless and savage onslaught from countless mutated flesh-eating creatures, all the while forced into a cruel and perverse game of cat and mouse.

As team loyalties are tested, and the facility’s secrets are slowly revealed, it leads to a revelation that forces the team to confront their very existence and question everything they’ve ever believed.

The Experiment is produced by Andreas Roald, Chee Keong Cheung and Ioanna Karavela (Redcon-1). The script was written by Alistair Cave, Matthew Thomas Edwards and Oliver Morran (Every Last One of Them), from a story by Chee Keong Cheung.

Andreas Roald, Producer and CEO of Sovereign, said: “The Experiment is Action Xtreme's inaugural feature film project and Sovereign are thrilled to support director Chee Keong Cheung's atmospheric & unique action-packed vision and bring his film to a worldwide audience.”

Rebellion Film Studios was also recently named as a Filming in England partner.
Read more - Rebellion Film Studios joins Filming In England

Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.