The Organ Factory, perfect for film shoots, photography and fully licensed events in Shoreditch, east London.

The site was restored by Hackney Studios in 2023.
Hackney Studios also have photographic and film studios in the Tram Depot in Clapton, east London.

This former Mander Organs workshop, one of Britain's most celebrated pipe organ restorers and builders, was built in 1840.
Located near Columbia Road, Hackney City Farm, Broadway Market and the magnificent St Peter's Church in St Peter's Square.

The main building comprises of three main large spaces... The Main Hall – The Mill – The Chapel Studio... each with their own very unique characteristics.

Main Hall
Step into the grandeur of the Main Hall, a magnificent space ideal for events and film productions alike.
With a total length of over 15m x 9m and a construction height of 4.5m, easy ground floor access, full blackout or daylight, an onsite electric scissor lift, this quiet space is perfect for set builds.
The Main Hall has a convenient loading bay with double access doors to the forecourt.
The Hall has an integrated high–powered Bluetooth speaker system, super–fast Wi–Fi internet as well as ethernet port access to our high–speed optical fibre internet connection.
The loading bay can also be used for storage. 

Mill
This large shoot/event space, adorned with original features, offers a unique ambiance.
Adorned with exposed brick walls, original Victorian doors, Crittall windows and rustic beams, The Mill provides a diverse canvas, with double access doors straight to the forecourt.
An adjoining cocktail bar can be added for an extra touch of charm and functionality for a multitude of event possibilities.
The Bar allows for practical or exterior lighting to the Mill via sash windows.
It has an integrated high powered Bluetooth speaker system, super–fast Wi–Fi internet as well as ethernet port access to our high–speed optical fibre internet connection.

Chapel Studio
Ascend to the first floor, where the Neo–Gothic Chapel Studio bathes in natural daylight, creating an ideal setting for photography and film shoots.
It's medieval tones, arched windows, intricate detailing, and soaring ceilings with original beams, create an atmosphere of opulence offering a captivating setting.
The adjoining Drawing Office, once the school chapel, provides additional space for production or hair and makeup | styling.
It also has an integrated high powered Bluetooth speaker system, super–fast wireless internet as well as ethernet port access to our high–speed optical fibre internet connection.

Café
A short walk away from St Peter's Square there are plenty of cafés, but if it's just a flat white and a pastry you need, just by the main entrance and reception, you'll find our Café. 

Annex Kitchen
Connected to the Main Hall via large double doors is The Annex Kitchen.
A fully serviced kitchen, ready to meet the culinary demands of your event or food shoots.
The space is versatile, allowing for removal of all the kitchen equipment for longer productions, to create an area for set builds or other creative installations. The Annex Kitchen can be added to the Main Hall hire as required.

Hall Production Office
Included with the hire of the Main Hall is a small production office situated on the mezzanine.
This quiet space has been sound proofed to allow clients or production an area to work or make calls whilst production is ongoing.
There is a small window to set, and a large window overlooking the forecourt and churchyard.

The Drawing Office
Connected directly to the Chapel Studio is the Drawing Office, once used to design the pipe organs made here, a hand drawn example from the 1960s can be seen in the Café.
The Drawing Office provides additional space for production or hair and makeup/styling and comes as part of the hire with Chapel Studio. 

The Voicing Shop
Where the pipe organs were once tuned, is connected directly to the Main Hall.
Perfect for hair and makeup, styling, or an additional working area, this space is included when hiring the Main Hall.

Shared Space
The pictures above illustrate some of the shared areas of The Organ Factory such as corridors, hallways, stairwells and WCs.

The Organ Factory is located in a quiet space called St Peter's Square.
This 4500 square foot space provides the venue ample parking and privacy.
The forecourt can also be used for outside gatherings with the potential for the erection of marquees and outside catering.