The First Studio is a two-room creative space at Containerville in Bethnal Green,
East London — two minutes from Cambridge Heath and ten from Hoxton. Both rooms are
available for dry hire or with an operator, individually or together as a private
site for the day.
THE SPACES
Studio 101 — Warm brown-panelled set
A signature production space with a warm, textured panelled backdrop that reads well
on camera without additional dressing. Built for interviews, talking-head content,
video podcasts and branded film.
Capacity: 12 seated / 20 standing.
Studio 102 — Bright flex space
A clean, soft-cream room with a neutral backdrop and flexible layout. Suits stills,
product and brand photography, headshots, social content and small productions.
Bring-your-own-kit welcome.
Capacity: 15 seated / 20 standing.
WHAT IT SUITS
- Brand and product photography
- Headshots and portrait days
- Talking-head and interview film
- Video podcasts and audio recording
- Social and short-form content days
- Small-crew commercial and editorial shoots
- Dry hire for external crews
IN-HOUSE EQUIPMENT
- Professional microphones and audio recording
- HD multi-camera setup
- Studio lighting
- Flexible layouts and furniture
- Neutral backdrop
- Power throughout and high-speed Wi-Fi
CREW AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Dry hire is the default — bring your own cameras, lighting and crew. An operator can
be added for setup, cameras, lighting and recording. Post-production is available
in-house: editing, colour, audio, cutdowns and social clips.
RATES
Studio 101 — £110/hour (founding rate until 31 December 2026, usually £150)
Studio 102 — £85/hour (founding rate until 31 December 2026, usually £100)
Both rooms and full-site day bookings quoted on request.
Two-hour minimum. Prices are final — no VAT is added.
ACCESS AND LOCATION
Containerville, Unit 45, 1 Emma Street, London E2 9FP. Ground-floor access, two
minutes' walk from Cambridge Heath station and ten from Hoxton, with Liverpool
Street and Shoreditch a short ride away.