What Is the 1,000 Hours Programme?
The Factory London allocates 1,000 hours of premium studio time each year to creators, agencies, and emerging talent.
You can buy hours at discounted rates, collaborate under a partnership model, or apply for a sponsored residency.
1,000 Hours gives you the time, space, and support to build meaningful multi-platform IP.
Who It’s For
Podcasters
Build full seasons, pilots, or new show concepts.
Video & TikTok Creators
Batch content, shoot series, launch channels.
Agencies & Brands
Create new formats, test campaigns, develop IP.
Emerging Talent
Apply for the sponsored Creator Residency.
How the Programme Works
1️⃣ Discounted Creator Hours
Buy 10 / 25 / 50 / 100 hour blocks at reduced rates.
- Up to 40% off standard studio pricing
- Priority booking access
- Discounted editing & post services
- Use any Factory studio
- Hours valid for 12 months
2️⃣ Partnership Hours
Trade hours for revenue share on high-potential projects.
- Strategy & brand development sessions
- Production & creative support
- Co-owned IP potential
- Multi-platform roadmap
3️⃣ Creator Residency
Sponsored hours for emerging creators selected quarterly.
How Hours & Bookings Work
Accepted creators receive a login to the 1,000 Hours Portal to manage bookings and track balance.
- Select your studio — Podcast, Video, TikTok Shop, Creator Floor, Editing Suite.
- Pick date & time — Book in 2+ hour blocks.
- Confirm booking — Hours auto-deduct.
- Arrive & create — Our team handles the setup.
Flexibility:
- 24-hour cancellation window
- Studios all cost 1 hour per hour
- Partnership creators can earn bonus hours
- Hours valid 12 months
What You Can Do With Your Hours
Record podcasts
Shoot TikToks & short-form
Film interviews
Batch UGC content
Livestream on TikTok Shop
Film promos & trailers
Record voiceovers
Host micro-events
Create pilot episodes
Apply for the 1,000 Hours Programme
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