First Option Location Studio
6 reviews
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38 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London, E2 8DD
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Old Street Station (850 yd)
Crystal V.
Spaces for hire at First Option Location Studio
from £2500
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Whole Venue
100
100
Situated in a private courtyard in the heart of Shoreditch, First Option is a versatile 2000 sq ft converted Victorian zip and suspender factory that has served as a highly acclaimed hire location for over thirty years. The studio is designed specifically for film, TV and stills, but is also a great event space.
First Option comprises a 1000 sq ft...
Prices and opening hours
Monday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Whole Venue
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Tuesday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Whole Venue
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Wednesday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Whole Venue
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Thursday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Whole Venue
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Friday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Whole Venue
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Saturday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Whole Venue
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Sunday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Whole Venue
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Facilities and catering options
Up to 100
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
BYO alcohol
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Reviews and ratings
(6 reviews and ratings – )
I
India C.
December 2022
Venue is beautiful
G
Georgia B.
May 2019
About First Option Location Studio
Built circa 1870 and renovated in 1986-87, First Option is a 1790 sq ft film, TV, photography and event space. The split level studio is 1000 sq ft and adjoins a 500 sq ft bespoke kitchen built by one of the last cabinet makers of old Shoreditch. There is a second smaller prep kitchen of 230 sq ft on the ground floor, which is obviously invaluable when filming in the main kitchen.
The balcony is an amazing feature when shooting in the large kitchen, meaning that lighting cranes aren’t so essential. Both the studio and the main kitchen have high pitched roofs and exposed Scotts pine trusses. Original Crittal windows line the Victorian brick walls to provide an abundance of natural light from the north and the south. Blackout blinds cover all windows and both skylights in the studio.
The balcony is an amazing feature when shooting in the large kitchen, meaning that lighting cranes aren’t so essential. Both the studio and the main kitchen have high pitched roofs and exposed Scotts pine trusses. Original Crittal windows line the Victorian brick walls to provide an abundance of natural light from the north and the south. Blackout blinds cover all windows and both skylights in the studio.
