Studios
In partnership with the local authority, our studios are proud to play a pivotal role in transforming the filming landscape in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.
Through collaborative efforts and a generous endowment, we are changing the face of filmmaking in the area.
This unique partnership is designed to foster creativity, support local talent, and make the borough a premier destination for film and television production. Together, we are building a thriving hub for the industry right here in East London.
Eastbrook Studios
Hackman Capital Partners is building London’s largest film and television production center in Dagenham, East London. Plans include up to 12 sound stages three acres of backlot, offices and ancillary space, totaling over half a million square feet.
The investment also includes an endowment to maximize local jobs, placements, apprenticeships, community outreach and supply chain opportunities.
Eastbrook Studios London will be a major boost for the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, the City of London and the UK entertainment industry at large, creating an estimated 1,200 jobs, contributing £35m per year to the local economy and inspiring more development into thriving East London.
The UK is one of the most sought after countries in the world for major feature film and high-end television production, with more than £3.6B spent last year. The Dagenham site will add much needed sound stage capacity to the overall industry.
Eastbrook Studios will open July, 2024 (booking now).
The project team is led by The MBS Group, an affiliate of Hackman Capital Partners and the world’s largest studio consulting and production services company, as well as master planning architect PRP.
The Wharf Studios
The Wharf Studios are in Barking and will be the sister site to Eastbrook Studios.
The Wharf will comprise of 6 stages, production offices and ancillary space, which opened its doors in Easter 2022.
This will bring the total number of stages in Barking and Dagenham to 18!
